DWARIKA PRASAD (D) THR. LRS. versus PRITHVI RAJ SINGH

DWARIKA PRASAD (D) THR. LRS. versus PRITHVI RAJ SINGH

Where a restoration application under Order IX Rule 13 and Section 151 CPC itself contains a sufficient explanation for delay and is filed promptly upon knowledge of the ex-parte decree, a separate application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act is not mandatory; courts must not adopt a hyper-technical approach that denies relief on such grounds and a party should not suffer for the negligence or default of their counsel.

Parties
Appellant: Dwarika Prasad (D) Thr. LRs.; Respondent: Prithvi Raj Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Condonation of Delay, Restoration of Ex Parte Decree
Civil Procedure Limitation Law Condonation of Delay Restoration of Ex Parte Decree

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Parties

Dwarika Prasad (D) Thr. LRs.

Appellant

Prithvi Raj Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a separate application for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act is mandatory where sufficient justification is provided in an application for restoration of an ex-parte decree under Order IX Rule 13 and Section 151 CPC
  2. 2 Whether a party should be deprived of relief due to negligence or default of their counsel

Ratio Decidendi

Where a restoration application under Order IX Rule 13 and Section 151 CPC itself contains a sufficient explanation for delay and is filed promptly upon knowledge of the ex-parte decree, a separate application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act is not mandatory; courts must not adopt a hyper-technical approach that denies relief on such grounds and a party should not suffer for the negligence or default of their counsel.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned High Court order dated 24.05.2022 set aside
  • Writ petition allowed and order of the Trial Court dated 29.04.2000 restoring the ex-parte decree set aside and restored