State v. Sarat Ch.Mallick
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Orissa dismissed an appeal for failing to convincingly explain an inordinate delay of nearly two years, without mentioning substantive merits of the underlying dispute.
What did the court decide?
The writ appeal and Misc. Case No. 199 of 2011 were dismissed for lack of condonation of delay.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.A. No. 129 of 2011
State of Orissa
…. Appellant
Mr. P.K. Muduli, Addl. Government Advocate
-versus-
Sarat Chandra Mallick and another …. Respondents
CORAM: THE CHIEF JUSTICE JUSTICE R. K. PATTANAIK
Order No.
ORDER 18.04.2022
Misc. Case No.199 of 2011 and W.A. No.129 of 2011
- There is no convincing explanation given for the inordinate delay of 692 days in filing this writ appeal. The Court is not satisfied with the explanation. Accordingly, the delay is not condoned. Misc. Case No.199 of 2011 is dismissed. Consequently, the writ appeal is dismissed.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether to condone an inordinate delay of 692 days in filing the writ appeal.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
State of Orissa
- respondent
Sarat Chandra Mallick and another
Coram
R. K. Pattanaik
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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