State's 12-Year Delayed Appeal Rejected; Government's Inaction Termed 'Highest Level of Negligence': Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to excuse a delay of 12 years by the State Government in filing a first appeal against a civil court decree. The Court held that the authorities were fully aware of the proceedings and failed to provide any satisfactory explanation for such extraordinary delay. The Court further observed that the conduct of the officials reflected serious negligence in protecting government land and public…
