STATE OF JHARKHAND vs KRISHNA PRADHAN .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delays caused by government officials in processing files, which often leads to appeals being dismissed on technical grounds of limitation. The Court emphasized the need for accountability and directed the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand to file an affidavit detailing actions taken against responsible officials. The judgment calls for a nationwide mechanism to prevent such malpractices and ensures that Chief Secretaries of all States/Union Territories are notified to take effective action.