Delay of 1,633 days in filing - Condonation of - Only ground to explain the delay was that the matter was entrusted to the counsel but later it was found that the appeal was not filed - order was within their knowledge - Application for condonation of delay was dismissed.

Citation 

AIR 2024 SUPREME COURT 2404: AIROnline 2024 SC 295

(From: AIROnline 2009 All 37)

C. T. RAVIKUMAR AND RAJESH BINDAL, JJ.

Special Leave Petition (C) No. 25032 of 2014, D/-3-5-2024.

STATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER V.MOHAN LAL.

Constitution of India, Art. 136 Limitation Act (36 of 1963), S. 5 - Spe- cial leave petition - Delay of 1,633 days in filing - Condonation of - Only ground to explain the delay was that the matter was entrusted to the counsel but later it was found that the appeal was not filed - It was evident from the applica- tion that case was not properly followed up at any stage - Explanation given for seeking condonation of delay could not be accepted since admittedly petitioner- State had appeared before the High Court and was heard before passing of the impugned order and therefore order was within their knowledge - Application for condonation of delay was dismissed. (Paras 2, 3)