1983 (1) TMI 84

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....Constitution is concerned, there can be no hard and fast rule of 90 days by way of period of limitation but the general rule of laches alone can be applied and this mast necessarily depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. The High Court has said in its order that " the writ petition was beyond time by 136 days. Neither the explanation of 136 days nor the explanation for filing it today....

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....s whether the petitioner is guilty of laches and that would have to be done without taking into account any specific period as a period of limitation. There may be cases where even a short delay may be fatal while there may be cases where even a long delay may not be evidence of laches on the part of the petitioner. We would, therefore, set aside the order of the High Court and remand the writ pet....