Missed the filing deadline for your appeal or petition? Courts still give you a chance. Section 5 of the Limitation Act lets you request extra time if you show a genuine reason. This ready draft helps you prepare that application correctly.
I created this format after handling many such matters. It covers the essential points courts expect: clear dates, exact days of delay, proper grounds, and supporting legal principles. You just fill in your details and attach the required papers.
Why this draft works
Many people lose time searching random formats online. Some miss key paragraphs. Others use outdated language. This one stays simple and practical. It includes ready options for common situations — medical issues, late certified copies, financial constraints, outstation travel, or family emergencies. You pick what fits your case and support it with documents.
Here’s a real situation I see often. A person receives the lower court order. The certified copy takes three weeks. By the time they meet a lawyer and prepare papers, another ten days pass. Total delay crosses the limit. Without a proper condonation application, the court refuses to even look at the main case. A clear, well-structured request changes that outcome.
How to use it
Download the PDF. Fill the blanks with your court name, case number, dates, and reason for delay. Attach the affidavit and proof papers. File it together with your main appeal or petition. Courts prefer complete filings. Honest facts and correct calculation of delay improve your chances.
The draft follows the structure most High Courts and District Courts accept. It keeps the language formal yet easy to understand. No unnecessary legal jargon. Just the points that matter.
You can download the complete Condensation of Delay application draft in PDF format from the link below. Use it as a working template for your next filing. It saves time and reduces the risk of basic drafting errors.
File it carefully. Support every ground with documents. A clean application often decides whether your case moves forward or stops at the first stage.
