In this regard, learned counsel for the
petitioner relied upon a decision rendered by this Court in a case
between MALLARAM SANJEEVA GOUD AND OTHERS v. P.
BHIKSHAPATHI AND OTHERS1, wherein the learned Judge at
para-18 of the order made the following observations:
In the same context, she
further referred to a decision of the Telangana High Court in
Mallaram Sanjeeva Goud, Ranga Reddy District and others v.
P. Bhikshapathi, Ranga District and others2, wherein it was
held that it is settled law that parties engage Advocate and rely on
1
1981 AIR (Supreme Court) 1400
2
2019 (5) ALT 10
BSB, J
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the Advocate to take care of their interests. If they are not properly
advised by the Advocate and when they immediately approach the
Court within the stipulated period of limitation, the Court cannot
dismiss the said application on the ground that petitioners should
prove willful negligence on the part of their earlier counsel on
record.