SC Slams Madhya Pradesh HC Over Shocking 1,612-Day Delay in Filing Petition
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The Supreme Court has expressed its strong disapproval over the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision to condone a staggering 1,612-day delay in filing a petition by the state government. The top court, in its December 5 order, questioned whether the high court was even aware of its own earlier verdicts on the issue. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and P B Varale noted that the high court had condoned the delay without seeking a valid reason from the state government. This raised concerns about the court's adherence to established laws regarding limitation and delay. Citing previous judgments, including Union of India versus Jahangir Byramji Jeejeebhoy, the bench emphasized that the law on this matter is clear and well-settled. The court asked the high court to reconsider the matter, taking into account the necessary factors and passing a fresh order in accordance with the law. The Madhya Pradesh government attributed the delay to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the bench pointed out that no such reason was mentioned in the high court's September 1 order. The top court has set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter to the high court for fresh consideration. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhatti represented the Madhya Pradesh government in the case. The Supreme Court's decision is a significant move to uphold the rule of law and ensure that courts adhere to established procedures and precedents.
