Summary
- The Supreme Court has expressed regret over its own 1987 judgment in Collector, Land Acquisition v. Katiji regarding condonation of delay.
- The Court lamented that the decision, which allowed a mere four-day delay, has led to adverse consequences for the legal system.
- Justices noted that litigants have frequently relied on this precedent, causing setbacks in judicial processes.
- This reflection raises questions about the future interpretation of delay condonation in Indian law.
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