As per case facts, a Civil Suit for Specific Performance was dismissed in default due to the plaintiffs' non-compliance with a court order and their absence. The applicant, Prem Singh, ... then filed applications to restore the suit and condone the delay, claiming he was ill and unaware of the proceedings, and that communication with his counsel was disrupted. The question arose whether the applicant provided a 'sufficient cause' for condoning the significant delay in filing the restoration application, especially when other co-plaintiffs also failed to appear or provide evidence of non-service of notices. Finally, the Court found the explanation for delay to be insufficient and contradictory, noting the applicant's and his witness's unreliable testimony. The Court emphasized that court notices were duly served on all plaintiffs, and the non-appearance of other co-plaintiffs to depose against service cast doubt on the applicant's claims. Consequently, the application for condonation of delay was dismissed, leading to the dismissal of the restoration application as time-barred, thereby preserving the valuable right accrued to the defendants.