Procedural Impediments In Govt Machinery Not 'Sufficient Cause' For Condoning Delay In Filing Appeal U/S 37 Of Arbitration Act: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court ruled that procedural delays in government machinery are not a sufficient cause for condoning delays in filing appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration Act. The court stated that the party must show sufficient cause for delay and that procedural delays alone do not justify the condonation of delay in filing appeals in arbitration cases. The decision reinforces the strict timelines for arbitration appeals and emphasizes timely procedural compliance.