In Brief
In this civil appeal, the appellants challenged the High Court's order that condoned a delay in filing proceedings on the condition of payment of Rs. 20,000 in costs. The appellants argued this was dilatory tactics and the respondent had full knowledge of the developments. While the Supreme Court found some merit in this argument, it declined to interfere with the High Court's order in this suit for specific performance. However, it imposed an additional Rs. 20,000 in costs (total Rs. 40,000), directing the respondent to pay within three weeks or the condonation order would be set aside. The appeal was disposed with directions for expeditious trial."
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