Supreme Court India dismisses appeal after 1719-day delay, upholds demand against respondents. Jurisdiction clarified.

The Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal due to a delay of 1719 days and on merits. The issue of jurisdiction was left open, with clarificatory notification issued on 1 March, 2008. Clearances were obtained before this date, allowing the demand against the respondents to be upheld for a year prior to the notice. Pending applications were resolved as part of the decision.

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The Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal due to a delay of 1719 days and on merits. The issue of jurisdiction was kept open. The clarificatory notification was issued on 1 March, 2008, and clearances were made before that date. The demand against the respondents could be sustained for a year prior to the notice. Pending applications were disposed of.

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