State Cannot Seek Special Relaxation Under Limitation Law; 98-Day Delay in Appeal Against Acquittal Under IPC and POCSO Act Not Condoned: Chhattisgarh High Court
In a significant judgment dealing with delay in filing appeals by government departments, the Chhattisgarh High Court refused to condone a delay of 98 days in filing an appeal against an acquittal order. The Court held that government authorities cannot seek special treatment under limitation laws merely because files move through different departments and administrative procedures. The judgment was delivered on 19 June 2026 by a Division Bench comprising Chief…
