Petition dismissed for 595-day unexplained delay and failure to produce search warrant under s.132(1); original order upheld

Petition dismissed by SC for a gross, unexplained delay of 595 days in filing the Special Leave Petition; the court noted a search warrant under s.132(1) was not produced despite a specific direction. SC found no merit to disturb the HC's order and therefore dismissed the SLP both on the ground of delay and on merits, affirming the High Court's decision.

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There is a "gross delay of 595 days in filing the Special Leave Petition which has not been satisfactorily explained by the petitioner." The Court further records that, "even otherwise, we see no good ground to interfere with the impugned order passed by the High Court," indicating the petition fails both on procedural and substantive grounds. Taking both delay and merits into account, the Court states: "Special Leave Petition is, therefore, dismissed on the ground of delay as well as merits." All ancillary proceedings are concluded: "Pending application(s), if any, stand disposed of." The ruling emphasizes strict adherence to limitation rules for Special Leave Petitions and affirms deference to the High Court's order where no compelling reason for interference is shown.

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