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Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses writ petition challenging Rent Control Tribunal's refusal to condone delay in filing appeal, holding apprehension of arrest does not constitute sufficient cause under Section 5 Limitation Act when party had ample opportunity to participate.
The Allahabad HC ruled that the death of one joint decree-holder does not nullify execution proceedings; the surviving holder may proceed under Order XXI Rule 15 CPC. This clarifies that execution can continue without amending the decree to remove the deceased’s name, affecting property-dispute litigants.
Karnataka High Court dismisses a writ petition under Article 227, ruling that a party cannot challenge a visitation order after voluntarily agreeing to its terms. The court held that such a challenge undermines judicial process and renders the Family Court's consent order enforceable, reinforcing the sanctity of mutual agreements in custody matters.