Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar
Order Date: 17 February 2025
Case Overview
- Appellant: Javeed Ahmad Dhar, represented by Advocate W. M. Shah.
- Respondent: J&K Khadi and Village Industries, represented by GA Rekha Wangnoo.
- Original matter: Appeal (CM No. 3309/2023 in CMAM No. 187/2012) dismissed for non‑prosecution on 1 July 2022.
- On 17 February 2025, the appellant filed an instant application seeking condonation of delay in re‑admission of the appeal, citing the advocate’s prolonged vertigo preventing attendance in 2021, supported by an affidavit.
Court Findings
- After hearing counsel, the Court held that sufficient cause was shown for the delay.
Final Outcome
- The application is allowed; delay in filing the appeal is condoned.
- The appeal is re‑admitted to its original number.
- The appeal is listed for hearing on 25 March 2025.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Appeal Re‑admission