Udai Pratap Singh & Ors vs Gulab Das And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition under Section 21(1)(a) of the U.P. Act No. XIII of 1972, based solely on the prolonged pendency of 22 years, was erroneous. The Court emphasized that the High Court should have decided the matter on merits instead of dismissing it due to delay. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the case for de novo consideration, directing expeditious disposal within six months.