Supreme Court of India · 2008-09-16
State Of Kerala & Anr vs Wilson K.C.& Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SUPREME COURT 356
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- State Of Kerala & Anr
- Respondent
- Wilson K.C.& Ors
- Bench
- Aftab Alam, Tarun Chatterjee
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the State of Kerala demonstrated sufficient cause for condonation of a 116-day delay in filing a writ appeal, thereby setting aside the High Court's rejection of the application. The Court restored the writ appeal to its original file and directed the Division Bench of the High Court to dispose of the matter within six months, ensuring a reasoned order is passed. The outcome was favorable to the appellant, allowing the appeal to proceed.