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IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA : HYDERABAD
P. Sam Koshy, Narsing Rao Nandikonda, JJ
A.R. Vilasitha, D/w Sri R Rajaiah – Appellant
Versus
State of Telangana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. delay explanation by petitioner (Para 4) |
| 2. court's view on delay (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. judicial officer's responsibility (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. writ petition dismissed (Para 13 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
ORDER :
P. Sam Koshy, J.
The instant Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the order passed by respondent No.1 vide G.O.Ms.No.20, dated 02.04.2019, and also challenging the consequential order passed by respondent No.2 vide ORDER ROC.NO.731 & 1525/2016- Vigilance Cell, dated 09.04.2019, declaring it to be illegal, arbitrary, contrary to law and wholly without jurisdiction.
2. Heard Dr. K. Lakshmi Narasimha, learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Pleader for Law & Legislative Affairs appearing on behalf of respondent No.1 and Mr. G. Vidya Sagar, learned Senior Counsel representing Ms. Udaya Sri, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of respondent No.2.
3. There is no dispute of the impugned order having been served upon the petitioner promptly. Though the impugned order was served promptly in April, 2019, the instant Writ Petition has been filed on 30.10.2024 i.e. after a gap of more than 5½ years. When the matter was initially take
Inordinate delay in filing a Writ Petition, especially by a Judicial Officer, can lead to dismissal due to delay laches, emphasizing the need for vigilance in asserting legal rights.
Inordinate delay in challenging termination invalidates claims for relief, emphasizing the need for timely legal action to maintain administrative efficacy.
Point of Law : Doctrine of delay and laches should not be lightly brushed aside. A writ court is required to weigh the explanation offered and the acceptability of the same. The court should bear in ....
The doctrine of delay and laches bars stale claims in writ petitions, emphasizing timely action for relief.
Delay and laches affect the right to relief in writ petitions; excessive delay can preclude the court from exercising discretion favorably.
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