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• Special Leave Petition No. 9217/2020 (Bherulal) - Dismissed due to inordinate delay and lack of justification for the delay in filing the petition. The Court emphasized that the petitioner, the State of Madhya Pradesh, failed to provide sufficient grounds or reasons for the delay, and the delay was deemed unjustified. The Court also noted that the petition was barred by principles of delay and latches, leading to its dismissal. State Of Rajasthan, Through Tehsildar VS Raju, S/o. Devilal Bhil Gameti - Rajasthan, Chena S/o Shri Rupa Bheel VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Dr Y S Parmar University Of Horticulture And Forestry VS Joginer Singh - Himachal Pradesh

• Court's stance on delay - The Supreme Court has consistently held that petitions filed after significant delays, without adequate explanation or condonation, are liable to be dismissed. The Court imposed costs on petitioners for unjustified delays, emphasizing the importance of timely filing and diligent prosecution of cases. UNION OF INDIA VS VISHNU AROMA POUCHING PVT. LTD. - Supreme Court, Chena S/o Shri Rupa Bheel VS State Of Rajasthan - Rajasthan, Dr Y S Parmar University Of Horticulture And Forestry VS Joginer Singh - Himachal Pradesh

• Related judgments - The judgment in SLP (C) Diary No. 9217/2020 aligns with other rulings where petitions were dismissed on grounds of delay, lack of diligence, or latches, reinforcing the Court’s strict approach towards delays in filing petitions. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry VS Joginer Singh - Himachal Pradesh, State of U. P. through Principal Secretary Medical Health VS Khushnoor Khan - Allahabad, State Of Rajasthan, Through Tehsildar VS Raju, S/o. Devilal Bhil Gameti - Rajasthan

• Additional observations - The Court highlighted that even in cases involving land allotments, valuation disputes, or other substantive issues, delays in approaching the Court undermine the petition's viability. The Court also noted that petitions lacking specific prayers for condonation or seeking to bypass delay are often dismissed. Bangalore Development Authority VS Munianjanappa, S/o Buddappa/Buddanna - Karnataka, Commissioner, Bangalore Development Authority vs Gujjarappa S/o. Ganganna - Karnataka

Analysis and Conclusion:
The Supreme Court's decision in Special Leave Petition (C) Diary No. 9217/2020 (Bherulal) underscores a strict stance against delayed petitions, requiring petitioners to justify delays adequately. The Court dismissed the petition due to inordinate delay, emphasizing the importance of prompt legal recourse and adherence to procedural timelines. This case reflects the Court's broader jurisprudence favoring timely justice and discouraging laxity in filing petitions.