Petition dismissed for lack of merit and excessive 1728-day filing delay

The SC dismissed the Special Leave Petition on grounds of merit and delay, noting an inordinate delay of 1728 days. Petitioner's counsel acknowledged that similar matters had been previously dismissed. The Court, comprising two justices, found no merit in the petition while emphasizing the excessive delay in filing. No counsel appeared for the respondent during proceedings.

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The Supreme Court, through Hon'ble Justices Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal, dismissed the Special Leave Petition. Counsel for the petitioner acknowledged that similar matters had been dismissed. The Court dismissed the petition "on the grounds of merit as well as on delay," emphasizing the "inordinate delay of 1728 days." No counsel appeared for the respondent.

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