Condonation of Delay 3rd Edition 2025

Condonation of Delay is a focused and practice-oriented legal text that examines the principles governing judicial discretion to excuse delays in legal proceedings. The book explores the statutory framework of the Limitation Act along with procedural rules applicable to civil, criminal, and administrative matters. It provides a detailed understanding of what constitutes “sufficient cause” and how courts balance procedural discipline with substantive justice.

The work analyzes landmark judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts, illustrating how delay is assessed across different types of litigation such as appeals, revisions, writ petitions, and service matters. Special emphasis is placed on drafting applications for condonation of delay and avoiding common procedural pitfalls.

Designed for practitioners and learners alike, this book functions as a reliable reference for court practice and procedural compliance, making it an indispensable resource in litigation-oriented legal work.