State Criticized for ‘Lethargic’ Approach in Filing Appeals; 400-Day Delay Not Condoned: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In WA-2510-2025, the State of Madhya Pradesh and Others filed a writ appeal against the order dated 3.4.2024 passed in W.P. No. 1872/2013. The appeal was filed after a significant delay of more than 400 days. The State claimed that the delay was due to procedural reasons, including late responses from the Officer-in-Charge and time taken by the Additional Advocate General’s office to tender legal opinion and obtain sanction from…