Delay condoned but petition dismissed, impugned order upheld; petitioner denied relief, costs left as recorded.

The SC, having condoned the delay in filing, dismissed the Special Leave Petition, leaving the petitioner without relief and upholding the impugned order against the petitioner; costs and incidental directions, if any, were left to the trial court or as recorded in the operative order.

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The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition after condoning the delay. Key names: Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice Surya Kant. Petitioner's representatives: Mr. Zoheb Hossain, Mr. D.L. Chidananda, Mr. Anirudh Bhakhru, Mrs. Anil Katiyar. Respondent's representatives: Ms. Kavita Jha, Ms. Devika Jain.

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