Condonation of Delay Application
Definition: A Condonation of Delay Application is a critical legal document used in Indian courts under the Civil Litigation category. It outlines the facts, legal grounds, and prayers sought by the filing party.
Application to condone the delay in filing a suit, appeal, or application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. This document belongs to the Civil Litigation category.
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IN THE COURT OF THE [courtName]
Civil Misc. Application No. _____ of 2024
In Civil Suit/Appeal No. _____ of _____
IN THE MATTER OF:
[applicantName] ... Applicant
VERSUS
[respondentName] ... Respondent
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963 FOR CONDONATION OF DELAY IN FILING THE ACCOMPANYING SUIT/APPEAL/APPLICATION
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the Applicant has filed the accompanying suit/appeal/application for [relief].
2. That there is a delay of [delayDays] days in filing the said suit/appeal/application.
3. That the delay was caused by [reason for delay, e.g., illness/lack of knowledge/misguidance].
4. That the delay was not intentional or deliberate.
5. That the Applicant has a strong case on merits.
6. That no prejudice will be caused to the Respondent if the delay is condoned.
PRAYER:
It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to:
1. Condone the delay of [delayDays] days in filing the accompanying suit/appeal/application;
2. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper.
APPLICANT
VERIFICATION:
Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 are true to my knowledge and belief.