NCLAT: Delay In Filing Appeal Cannot Be Condoned If Certified Copy Is Not Applied Within The Limitation Period

The NCLAT addressed the issue of delay condonation for filing appeals, focusing on when the limitation period starts if a party fails to apply for a certified copy of the decision. The ruling emphasized that the limitation period cannot be extended simply because a certified copy was not applied for. The NCLAT clarified that the clock begins ticking from the date of the original order. This ruling underscores the importance of timely action in the appellate process to avoid dismissals due to procedural delays.