State Of Haryana & Ors vs Tara Chand

The Supreme Court allowed the restoration of Civil Appeal No. 2056 of 2002, which had been dismissed for default on two occasions. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that cases are heard on their merits and conditioned the restoration on the payment of costs amounting to Rs. 2,000/- to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. The decision underscores the Court's discretion in managing procedural delays while balancing the interests of justice.