Supreme Court of India
University of Delhi v. Union of India & Ors.
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We are of the opinion that not only the learned Single Judge was justified in holding that the writ petition inter alia is hit by delay and laches but the decision of the Division Bench in dismissing the LPA on the ground of delay of 916 days is also justified and the orde rs do not call for interference.
Judgment, page 20
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Delay/Laches: Writ petition – By Delhi University – Challenging chang e in use of the land acquired for Delhi Metro Rail proje ct – Petition dismissed on the ground of delay and laches – Lette rs Patent appeal filed after delay of 916 days – Division Ben ch dismissed the appeal, on the ground of delay refusing to cond one the delay – Appeal to Supreme Court – Held: In the facts of t he case, the explanation for the inordinate delay is not convincing as t he same is not reasonable – Considering the accrued right of the opposite party, condonation of such delay would be contrary to public
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