The State of Assam v. Lohori Das and Ors

ORDER Date : 26/02/2024 Vijay Bishnoi, CJ

Heard Mr. R. Mazumdar, learned Standing Counsel, Education Department, Assam, appearing for the applicant/appellant. Also heard Mr. A.K. Azad, learned counsel for the opposite party no.1. The matter comes upon for consideration of the IA No. 3725/2023 filed under section 5 of the Limitation Act, with a prayer to condone the delay of 398 days in filing the connected Page No.# 3/3 appeal. Counter to the IA has been filed on behalf of the respondent no.1. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties and after going through the contents of the IA, we deem it appropriate to condone the delay of 398 days in filing the connected appeal. Hence, the IA is allowed. Delay of 398 days in filing the connected appeal is condoned. Registry is directed to register the connected appeal and list before this Court after 2

(two) weeks.

JUDGE CHIEF JUSTICE

sukhamay Comparing Assistant

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