LANKA VENKATESWARLU (D) BY LRS. versus STATE OF A.P. & ORS.

LANKA VENKATESWARLU (D) BY LRS. versus STATE OF A.P. & ORS.

Condonation of unconscionable delay despite finding no justification is unsustainable; discretionary powers must be exercised rationally. The High Court's judgment condoning such delay and its intemperate remarks betray absence of judicial restraint and impartiality, rendering the order unsustainable in law and equity.

Parties
Appellants: Lanka Venkateswarlu (D) by LRs.; Respondents: State of Andhra Pradesh; Respondents: Tahsildar, Visakhapatnam
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of High Court of Andhra Pradesh in CMP Nos. 21114 21118 of 2003
Outcome
Appeals allowed, judgment of High Court set aside
Legal Topics
Abatement of Appeal, Condonation of Delay, Judicial Restraint, Limitation, Impleadment of Legal Representatives
Civil Procedure Abatement of Appeal Condonation of Delay Judicial Restraint Limitation Impleadment of Legal Representatives

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Parties

Lanka Venkateswarlu (D) by LRs.

Appellants

State of Andhra Pradesh

Respondents

Tahsildar, Visakhapatnam

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Order of High Court of Andhra Pradesh in CMP Nos. 21114 21118 of 2003

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court was justified in condoning inordinate delay in filing applications for bringing legal heirs on record and setting aside abatement of appeal
  2. 2 Appropriateness of High Court's remarks regarding government pleaders and staff

Ratio Decidendi

Condonation of unconscionable delay despite finding no justification is unsustainable; discretionary powers must be exercised rationally. The High Court's judgment condoning such delay and its intemperate remarks betray absence of judicial restraint and impartiality, rendering the order unsustainable in law and equity.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed, judgment of High Court set aside

Orders

  • Impugned judgment of the High Court is set aside
  • No order as to costs