Centre’s Plea to Revive Writ Dismissed Thrice for Non-Prosecution Rejected, Court Says Rigour of Law Applies to All: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court on 27 February 2026 refused to restore a writ petition filed by the Union of India, holding that government departments are not entitled to preferential or lenient treatment in cases involving delay and procedural defaults. Justice Renu Bhatnagar dismissed the application seeking condonation of 395 days delay and restoration of the petition which had already been dismissed for non-prosecution on three separate occasions. Background Of The…