Delhi High Court Dismisses Customs Appeals, Upholds Rejection of 968-Day Delay Condonation

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: M/s Radhey Shyam Rishipal Factory v. Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import) & connected matters

• Citation: CUSAA 89/2026 & connected matters (2026:DHC:6778-DB)

• High Court: High Court of Delhi

• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Hon'ble Ms. Justice Shail Jain

• Date of Judgment: 18th August, 2026

• Area of Law: Customs Law, Limitation, Condonation of Delay, Substantial Question of Law

Judgment Headline

Court upholds CESTAT's refusal to condone 968-day delay despite counsel's failure to communicate order.

The Judgment in One Line

Delhi High Court dismissed customs appeals, holding that 968-day delay remained unexplained despite receipt of order by counsel.

Why This Judgment Matters

This judgment reinforces the principle that condonation of delay is not automatic and requires demonstration of "sufficient cause" for the entire period of delay. It establishes that a litigant's prolonged inaction—nearly three years without enquiry—cann

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