LALA MATA DIN versus A. NARAYANAN

LALA MATA DIN versus A. NARAYANAN

In this case, the error of filing in District Court stemmed from counsel's bona fide mistake and not any mala fide motive. The High Court should have extended time under s. 5 of the Limitation Act; appeal is remitted for hearing.

Parties
Appellant: Lala Mata Din; Respondent: A. Narayanan
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 August 1969
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab High Court Judgment Dated March 20, 1963
Outcome
Appeal allowed; order of High Court set aside; appeal remitted for hearing and disposal according to law.
Legal Topics
Condonation of Delay, Mistake of Counsel, Appeal Valuation, Limitation Act Section 5
Civil Procedure Limitation Condonation of Delay Mistake of Counsel Appeal Valuation Limitation Act Section 5

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Parties

Lala Mata Din

Appellant

A. Narayanan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Punjab High Court Judgment Dated March 20, 1963

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether mistake of counsel is sufficient ground for condoning delay in filing appeal under s. 5 of the Limitation Act
  2. 2 How appeal forum is determined where amount decreed is less than suit valuation

Ratio Decidendi

In this case, the error of filing in District Court stemmed from counsel's bona fide mistake and not any mala fide motive. The High Court should have extended time under s. 5 of the Limitation Act; appeal is remitted for hearing.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; order of High Court set aside; appeal remitted for hearing and disposal according to law.

Orders

  • Appellant to pay all costs of respondent incurred till date irrespective of result.
  • Other appeal from revisional order of High Court is infructuous; no decision pronounced.