2022 (5) TMI 1638 - SCH - Indian Laws

Condonation of delay of 568 days in filing appeal - sufficient cause for delay or not - it was held by High Court that 'This Court, therefore, is of the view that the explanation which has been furnished by the State appellant in the delay condonation application, cannot be said to be a sufficient cause to condone the inordinate delay.' - HELD THAT - There are no reason to interfere with the impugned judgment. SLP dismissed.

Summary

Issues involved: Dismissal of special leave petition

The Supreme Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh, heard the matter. The petitioner was represented by Mr. Arunabh Choudhary, Sr. Adv., Ms. Pragya Baghel, Adv., Ms. Adya Shree Dutta, Adv., and Mr. Jayant Mohan, AOR. However, there was no representation for the respondent. The Court, after hearing the counsel, decided not to interfere with the impugned judgment. Consequently, the special leave petition was dismissed, and any pending applications were disposed of.