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iv) No presumption can be attached to deliberate causation of delay but,
gross negligence on the part of the counsel or litigant is to be taken note
of.
v) Lack of bona fides imputable to a party seeking condonation of delay is a
significant and relevant fact.
vi) It is to be kept in mind that adherence to strict proof should not affect
public justice and cause public mischief because the courts are required to
be vigilant so that in the ultimate eventuate there is no real failure of
justice.