2014 (10) TMI 13 - SCH - Customs

Condonation of delay - Held that - in the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case, so as to ensure that the Union of India does not habitually file belated petitions, we consider it just and appropriate, while condoning the delay, to impose cost - Quantified cost is also imposed on Petitioner - delay condoned.

Summary

The Supreme Court of India imposed a cost of Rs. 10,000 on the petitioners for filing a belated petition, to ensure the Union of India does not habitually file late petitions. The cost must be deposited within two weeks, or the petition will be dismissed. Leave was granted, and the case was tagged with Civil Appeal No. 2733 of 2014.