Limitation period

At the dist.level I have won the case against one Cr.Society.They received a summons,appeared in court then remained absent through out the proceedings.Now approached the state level court arguing that their Advocate did not attend the court and did not inform the further proceedings and they were not aware of judgement. There also they have approached 32 days late after the maximum time allowed to appeal.Higher court has mentioned like that.there they have deposited 50% of the award amount. In such case whether this case should have been admitted by state court or it should be set aside as 32 days delay has taken place? this is in Karnataka.Right from day one of the case the society has no respect for law.