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Sufficient Cause meaning under Limitation Act

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Meaning of the expression  “sufficient cause ”:  The Hon’ble Supreme Court   In Balwant Singh (Dead) vs Jagdish Singh & Ors [2010(8) SCC685], explaining the meaning of sufficient cause,  has held that “The expression `sufficient cause' implies the presence of legal and adequate reasons. The word `sufficient' means adequate enough, as much as may be necessary to answer the purpose intended. It embraces no more than that which provides a plentitude which, when done, suffices to accomplish the purpose intended in the light of existing circumstances and when viewed from the reasonable standard of practical and cautious men. The sufficient cause should be such as it would persuade the Court, in exercise of its judicial discretion, to treat the delay as an excusable one. These provisions give the Courts enough power and discretion to apply a law in a meaningful manner, while assuring that the purpose of enacting such a law does not stand frustrated. We fin...