What must an appellant show to obtain condonation of delay under section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
A court may admit a late appeal under section 5 when the appellant shows sufficient cause for not filing within the prescribed period.
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What must an appellant show to obtain condonation of delay under section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
A court may admit a late appeal under section 5 when the appellant shows sufficient cause for not filing within the prescribed period.
Option feedback
Option A
Paying additional fees does not satisfy section 5’s sufficient-cause requirement.
Option B
Section 5 requires the appellant to satisfy the court that sufficient cause prevented timely filing.
Option C
Section 5 requires sufficient cause. Consent alone does not replace the court’s assessment.
Option D
The length of the delay does not replace the showing of sufficient cause required by section 5.
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