Proving Sufficient Cause Does Not Automatically Entitle Condonation Of Delay: NCDRC

The NCDRC emphasized that courts have discretion in condoning delays in consumer complaints, but this requires proving a "sufficient cause." The discretion must be exercised judiciously, considering the facts and circumstances of each case. The commission cited the principle that a delay can only be condoned if it is adequately justified. If a party fails to provide a convincing explanation for the delay, the court is unlikely to grant condonation, upholding the importance of timely action in legal proceedings.