STATE OF U.P. vs COL. SUJAN SINGH AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the order of the High Court rejecting the claim of privilege by the Union Government was not a final order under Article 134(1)(c) of the Constitution, as it did not decide the rights of the parties involved. The Court clarified that the Union Government was not a party to the criminal proceedings and thus could not appeal. The petition for special leave was dismissed as it was barred by limitation, and the delay in filing was not excused due to reliance on incorrect legal advice.