Huchamma (D) By Lrs vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's dismissal of a writ appeal due to inordinate delay, noting that the preliminary notification for land acquisition was issued on 15th July 1982, the final notification on 16th August 1985, and the award on 12th May 1998, with possession taken on 30th June 1998. The Court found that the writ petition filed in 2000 was excessively delayed, justifying the High Court's decision. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed without costs, and the interim order was vacated.