Rejection of Petitioner’s Settlement Applications - The High c...

Rejection of Petitioner’s Settlement Applications - The High court acknowledged the delay on the part of the petitioner in submitting the required documents but considered the peculiar facts of the case. Despite the delay, the court noted that the petitioner should be given an opportunity to have their settlement applications considered, as the delay should not render them inconsequential. The court found that the delay of 15 days in submitting the documents should not prejudice the petitioner. - The court granted the reliefs sought by the petitioner, directing the respondent to restore the settlement applications and consider them afresh. T