Jeyakumar, v. Sarafunnisa
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Delay condonation; 572 days; restoration petition; A.S(MD)No.104 of 2013 dismissed for non-prosecution (no representation) on 04.08.2022; counsel failed to inform litigant of final hearing; litigant not to suffer for advocate's default or error; appeal taken on file is continuation of suit; appeals to be disposed of on merits and not dismissed for non-prosecution; mere delay does not affect litigant's right of appeal; respondent's precedents (Rajneesh Kumar & Anr. vs. VED Prakash, SLP(C) 935-936 of 2021 dt. 21.11.2024; 2016 SCC Online Madras 9609, N.Sengottaiyan vs. Shanmughavadivu) distinguished as inapplicable; conditional allowance with Rs.10,000/- cost payable by 29.04.2025 else automatic dismissal; underlying suit O.S.No.47 of 2008 specific performance before District and Sessions Judge, Kanyakumari; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; Justice P. Vadamalai; advocates K.P.Narayanakumar, T.Lajapathi Roy (senior counsel), S.Rajasekar.