Aneeza Umma v. Leelawathie and Another – sllr 1999 volume 3 page 253

In the case between Aneeza Umma (plaintiff-appellant) and Leelawathie and Another (defendant-respondents), the court addressed the issue of whether the plaintiff-appellant was prevented by “causes not within her control” from filing her petition of appeal within the statutory 60-day period as required by section 765 of the Civil Procedure Code. It was held that the reasons advanced for the delay, including the submission of a medical certificate and cultural considerations, were insufficient to justify non-compliance with the prescribed time limit. The findings established that the delay was due to negligence and inaction, rather than unavoidable circumstances. The application was dismissed with costs, reaffirming the principle that statutory deadlines under section 765 must be strictly ob