Sri G.R. Srinivas Reddy @ Babu vs Mrs. Latha Sharma on 18 July, 2023
3. Though, application was opposed, trial Court under
impugned order allowed same on cost. It was submitted that
order was totally unsustainable, as trial Court failed to apply its
mind to requirements of law, while passing impugned order. It
was submitted that this Court in case of Sri Ashok Murthy
and Ors. v/s Smt.Muniyamma since deceased by her LRs
and Ors., reported in 2020 (4) KCCR 2877 and in
Smt.Chandrakala v/s Smt.Hanumakka and Ors., reported
in 2018 (2) KCCR 1124, had held that delay in filing written
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statement could not be condoned for mere asking. Only under
exceptional circumstances, in case non-extension would render
grave injustice and where delay was not on account of laxity
and gross negligence on part of defendants or counsel, same
could be extended.