STATE OF BIHAR vs HORIL SAHNI

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of Letters Patent Appeal No. 637 of 2008 due to a delay of 285 days in filing, finding the explanation for the delay satisfactory. The Court condoned the delay and restored the appeal for consideration, instructing the High Court to dispose of it by April 2009 without unnecessary adjournments. The decision emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to justice despite procedural delays.