CMP.No.16150 of 2026 in CMA(PT) Sr.No.79897 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. This application has been filed to condone the delay of 81 days in filing the above appeal against the impugned order of the respondent dated 10.11.2025, passed in Indian Patent Application No.202347004112. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the applicant. 3. Ms.Sushma, learned Senior Panel Counsel takes notice on behalf of the respondent. she submits that no sufficient reasons have been shown for the condonation of delay and, therefore, vehemently opposes this application. 4. However, considering the fact that the petitioner’s application for patent registration was rejected on the ground that the invention lacked an inventive step, and that, if the application is not heard on merits, it would cause serious prejudice to the petitioner. 5. Considering the nature of invention and also finding that sufficient cause has been shown for the delay, this application stands ordered as prayed for. 07.07.2026 mp Note: Registry is directed to number the petition, if it is otherwise in order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis