Calcutta HC Condones Delay in Appeal Filing Due to Kidney Ailment of Petitioner’s Wife

Ramesh Kumar Agarwala Vs State of West Bengal & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) In the case of Ramesh Kumar Agarwala Vs State of West Bengal & Ors., the Calcutta High Court addressed the petitioner’s challenge against the rejection of his appeal due to a delay in filing. The petitioner had submitted that the delay was caused by his wife’s serious kidney ailment, which was supported by undisputed medical reports. The appellate authority had dismissed the appeal, deeming the explanation for the delay unsatisfactory. The High Court, however, found that the appellate authority faile...