Petitioner granted final chance by Supreme Court due to pandemic challenges. Impugned order set aside.

The Supreme Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to present their case due to pandemic-related difficulties impacting their ability to participate in legal proceedings. The impugned order was set aside, and the petitioner was directed to appear for a hearing on a specified date, with failure to appear resulting in reinstating the impugned order. The writ petitions were disposed of without costs, addressing challenges faced by litigants during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring a fair hearing opportunity for the petitioner.

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Issues Involved:
The issues involved in the judgment are the petitioner's right to a reasonable opportunity of hearing and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legal proceedings.

Challenge to Impugned Order:
The writ petitions challenged an order alleging connivance with export firms for overvaluing goods. The petitioner claimed inadequate hearing opportunities due to pandemic-related difficulties.

COVID-19 Impact on Legal Proceedings:
The Supreme Court extended limitation periods for legal proceedings due to the pandemic, allowing for exclusion of specific timeframes. This was in response to challenges faced by litigants during the COVID-19 crisis.

Petitioner's Contentions:
The petitioner argued that pandemic-related difficulties affected their ability to participate in the proceedings. They contended that the impugned order went beyond the initial allegations and could not be sustained.

Judicial Intervention and Relief:
Considering the pandemic's impact, the Court granted the petitioner a final opportunity to present their case. The impugned order was set aside, and the petitioner was directed to appear for a hearing on a specified date. Failure to appear would result in reinstating the impugned order.

Disposition of Writ Petitions:
The writ petitions were disposed of without costs, with the connected miscellaneous petition closed. The judgment aimed to address the challenges faced by litigants during the pandemic while ensuring fair hearing opportunities for the petitioner.

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