BATA INDIA LTD. vs STATE OF UTTRAKHAND

The Supreme Court held that sufficient cause was established for condoning the delay in filing the application, thereby setting aside the High Court's order and restoring the Writ Petition to its original number. The Court directed the High Court to dispose of the Writ Petition expeditiously, preferably within three months. The appeal was allowed without any order as to costs, and the application for vacating stay was deemed infructuous.