|Bombay High Court
Section 41 Consumer Protection Act 2019 | 530-Day Delay Condoned Due to Ex-Parte Order & Delayed Notice : SCDRC Maharashtra
SCDRC Maharashtra condoned a 530-day delay in filing a consumer appeal, holding that delayed notice of an ex-parte order and subsequent legal consultation constitute 'sufficient cause' under Section 41. The ruling underscores the Commission's liberal approach to delay condonation where procedural lapses by the opposite party contribute to the delay.