Sujoy Bosu v. State of West Bengal and Anr.
Condonation of delay – Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963
Case brief
What is this about?
Review of writ judgment — Sujoy Bosu v. The State of West Bengal & Anr., R.V.W. 311 of 2025 with I.A. No. CAN 1 of 2025 in W.P.A. (H) 48 of 2021 (decision dated 08.06.2026; Bench of Rajasekhar Mantha, J. and Rai Chattopadhyay, J.). Condonation of 730 days' delay under Section 5, Limitation Act 1963 allowed; review of order dated 15.09.2021 dismissed. Long-standing matrimonial dispute; allegations that miscreants brandishing firearms kidnapped the applicant's two daughters at the instance of the respondent/wife; daughters now majors and did not intervene; adult children free to choose whether to visit or stay with father; costs of Rs.50,000/- and outstanding due of Rs.10,00,000/-; West Bengal State Legal Services Authority; no order as to costs.
What did the court decide?
Delay of about 730 days in filing the review application condoned (CAN 1 of 2025 allowed and disposed of, no order as to costs); review application R.V.W. 311 of 2025 dismissed; the two adult daughters left at liberty to take an independent decision whether to visit or stay with their father; liberty to the West Bengal State Legal Services Authority to take appropriate steps, including approaching this Court, to realise the costs of Rs.50,000/- if not received.