Condonation of delay is usually applied for the delay in filing suits or applications in the courts in India. It means the act of condoning the delay in filing an appeal or application by the respective courts. ... The court(s)/respective authority will not accept the suit or application beyond the limitation period.

What is meant by condone the delay?

The condonation of delay means the extension of prescribed time in certain cases subject to sufficient cause. ... The term condonation means an implied pardon of an offense by treating the offender as if it had not been committed[5].

What is delay petition?

A Special Leave Petition must be filed within ninety days from the date of the order of the High Court. ... The petitioner has to explain delay of each and every day and the Court will not condone the delay if it is not convinced that the delay occurred due to reasons beyond the control of the petitioner.