Barodawala v perinparajah

Barodawala
v
perinparajah
[2023] HCASL 25
M70/2022

An extension of time is required for this application to proceed. The factual basis for the application for special leave to appeal from a judgment of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria (Kyrou and Walker JJA; and Sifris JA) has the effect that the application has insufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave to appeal. It would therefore be futile to grant an extension of time. The application should be dismissed.
Pursuant to r 41.08.1 of the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth), we direct the Registrar to draw up, sign and seal an order dismissing the application with costs.

J.J. Edelman S.H.P Steward

9 March 2023

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In the matter of Barodawala v Perinparajah, the applicant sought an extension of time to lodge an application for special leave to appeal from a decision of the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Victoria. The original dispute between the parties involved complex contractual and commercial issues, which were ultimately determined by the Court of Appeal in favour of Perinparajah. The applicant now sought to appeal this decision to the High Court of Australia, but was unable to do so within the requisite time frame, necessitating an application for an extension of time.

The central legal issue before the High Court was whether an extension of time should be granted for the applicant to proceed with their appeal. The Court was required to consider the prospects of success of the application, as well as any other relevant factors that may impact upon the decision. The Court noted that the applicant had not provided a sufficient basis for the extension of time, and that the application had insufficient prospects of success to warrant the grant of special leave to appeal.

The Court found that the application for an extension of time should be dismissed. It was held that the application had insufficient prospects of success, and that it would be futile to grant an extension of time. The Court further noted that the applicant had not provided any compelling reasons for the extension of time, and that there were no exceptional circumstances that would warrant such a grant. The Court concluded that it would be inappropriate to grant an extension of time in the circumstances of this case.

The Court's decision was final, and no further appeal lies to this Court. Pursuant to the High Court Rules 2004 (Cth), the Registrar was directed to draw up, sign, and seal an order dismissing the application with costs.

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