2012 (4) TMI 341 - SUPREME COURT

Condoning the delay of 427 days in filing SLPs before this Court - Held that: in a matter of condonation of delay when there was no gross negligence or deliberate inaction or lack of bonafide, a liberal concession has to be adopted to advance substantial justice, we are of the view that in the facts and circumstances, the Department cannot take advantage of various earlier decisions - Condonation of delay is an exception and should not be used as an anticipated benefit for government departments. The law shelters everyone under the same light and should not be swirled for the benefit of a few - Appeals are liable to be dismissed on the ground of delay