BALJEET SINGH (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. AND OTHERS ETC. ETC. versus STATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

BALJEET SINGH (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. AND OTHERS ETC. ETC. versus STATE OF U.P. AND OTHERS

Petitioners failed to make out a case for condonation of the 21-year delay in approaching the Supreme Court. No sufficient cause was shown; they had accepted the compensation and made no grievance for 21 years. Applying the doctrines of laches and acquiescence, their right to challenge the High Court order is non-existent. Granting the relief would have an unreasonable financial burden and cascading effect on the acquiring body and allottees. Applications for condonation of delay are dismissed, as are the SLPs.

Parties
Petitioners: Baljeet Singh (Dead) Through LRs. and Others Etc. Etc.; Respondents: State of U.P. and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) Nos. 30404 30442 of 2017; With SLP (c) Nos. 30455 30460 of 2017, 23522 23530 of 2018 / Application for Condonation of Delay and Hearing of Slps
Outcome
SLPs dismissed on ground of limitation
Legal Topics
Condonation of Delay, Doctrine of Laches, Doctrine of Acquiescence, Fair Compensation, Limitation
Land Acquisition Civil Procedure Condonation of Delay Doctrine of Laches Doctrine of Acquiescence Fair Compensation Limitation

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Parties

Baljeet Singh (Dead) Through LRs. and Others Etc. Etc.

Petitioners

State of U.P. and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) Nos. 30404 30442 of 2017; With SLP (c) Nos. 30455 30460 of 2017, 23522 23530 of 2018 / Application for Condonation of Delay and Hearing of Slps

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the delay of approximately 21 years in filing Special Leave Petitions challenging the High Court order dated 2.4.1996 should be condoned
  2. 2 Whether petitioners are entitled to parity in compensation awarded to co-villagers at a different location

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioners failed to make out a case for condonation of the 21-year delay in approaching the Supreme Court. No sufficient cause was shown; they had accepted the compensation and made no grievance for 21 years. Applying the doctrines of laches and acquiescence, their right to challenge the High Court order is non-existent. Granting the relief would have an unreasonable financial burden and cascading effect on the acquiring body and allottees. Applications for condonation of delay are dismissed, as are the SLPs.

Court Disposition

SLPs dismissed on ground of limitation

Orders

  • Applications for condonation of delay dismissed.
  • Special Leave Petitions dismissed.