Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 25.09.2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Plaintiff – SRI. M. NAGARAJA; Respondents – M/S NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. and another respondent (originally including Sri B.C. Seetharama Rao).
  • Nature of proceeding: Civil appeal filed by the plaintiff; an interlocutory application (IA No.1/2026) seeking condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
  • The application was supported by an affidavit detailing reasons for the 63‑day delay in filing the appeal.
  • The court also addressed a procedural matter to delete the name of Sri B.C. Seetharama Rao from the respondent list.

Final Outcome

  • The Registry is directed to delete the name of Sri B.C. Seetharama Rao for respondent No.1.
  • The court found the cause for delay satisfactory and condoned the 63‑day delay in filing the appeal.
  • IA No.1/2026 is allowed, and the appeal is disposed of by a separate judgment.

Topics: Limitation Act, Court Order