KANAILAL BERA vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court rightly dismissed the writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution due to inordinate delay in filing, as the appellant did not provide sufficient reasons for the delay of two years after the dismissal of his appeal. The Court emphasized that delay and laches are significant factors in exercising discretionary powers, referencing a prior decision that supports this principle. Consequently, the dismissal of the writ petition was upheld, affirming the closure of the disciplinary proceedings against the appellant.