Sanoon vs Rahuman – sllr 2004 volume 3 page 363

In the case between Sanoon (appellant/plaintiff) and Rahuman (respondent/defendant), the court addressed the issue of compliance with Rule 25(1) of the Supreme Court Rules concerning the timely submission of a notice of appeal. The court determined that strict adherence to the 14-day time limit for filing the notice is mandatory and that failure to comply with this procedural step invalidates the appeal process. The appellant’s reasons for delay, supported by medical certificates, were found to be inadequate as the documentation failed to meet the standards required for acceptance. The appeal was therefore dismissed, and the principle that procedural requirements established by court rules must be observed was reaffirmed. Reference was made to the Supreme Court Rules, stressing that the in