Condonation of delay failed where affidavits did not explain the filing delay adequately, leading to revocation of leave and dismissal.

The Court found the explanation for a 246-day delay in filing the special leave petition insufficient, as the original and additional affidavits did not show due diligence or a proper basis for condonation. On that ground, the ex parte leave earlier granted was revoked and the special leave petition was dismissed as time-barred.

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Issues: Whether the delay of 246 days in filing the special leave petition was satisfactorily explained and whether the leave granted ex parte deserved to be revoked.

Analysis: The appellant's original affidavit and additional affidavit were found insufficient to explain the delay satisfactorily. The Court accepted the respondent's objection that the explanation did not show due diligence or a proper basis for condonation of delay.

Conclusion: The delay was not condoned, the leave earlier granted was revoked, and the special leave petition was dismissed as barred by limitation.

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