Application for condonation of delay cannot be dismissed for mere non-submissions of originals of medical certificate

Piedade Carvalho Vs Maria Victoria Boavinda (Bombay High Court) In this case, the delay was of only 67 days. Further, the explanation offered was that the appellant was illiterate, knowing neither to read nor write. He was a senior citizen suffering from various ailments related to his age. He engaged an Advocate to represent him in the matter, and the Advocate was regularly appearing for them before the trial Court. He has also deposed that he would occasionally attend his Advocate’s office to find out about the status of the case. The appellant explained that in April 2017, however, he...