BASANTI PRASAD vs CHAIRMAN, BIHAR SCHOOL EXAM.BOARD .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging the termination of her late husband's services by the Bihar School Examination Board under the grounds of conviction. The Court emphasized that the appellant's husband did not contest the termination order during his lifetime, and the delay in filing the application was deemed fatal. The Court reiterated that the principle of laches applies, preventing the appellant from seeking relief after such a significant delay.