Condonation of Delay and Exclusion of Time for Bona Fide Proceedings Under the Limitation Act
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Case: GODREJ PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT LIMITED v. R. K. RAMANI AND ANR
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 02-07-2026
Law: Constitution of India, Limitation Act, Consumer Protection Act, Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the promotion of Construction Sale Management and transfer) Act.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Interpretation of the expression "sufficient cause" under the Limitation Act, 1963, emphasizing a liberal construction to advance substantive justice.
- Application of Section 14 of the Limitation Act regarding the exclusion of time spent prosecuting bona fide proceedings in a court lacking jurisdiction.
- Analysis of the scope of supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution when reviewing discretionary orders condoning delay.
- Examination of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the suspension of limitation periods pursuant to Supreme Court directives.
- Discussion on administrative hurdles, including delays in returning original pleadings and court fees, as valid grounds for condoning inordinate delay.
- Precedents regarding the distinction in appellate approach when a lower forum exercises positive discretion versus refusing to condone delay.