Union Of India & Ors vs Nripen Sarma

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Union of India's appeal due to an inordinate delay of 114 days in filing, emphasizing that no satisfactory explanation for the delay was provided. The Court noted that the High Court had already dismissed the appeal on similar grounds, stating that the delay was not caused by circumstances beyond the respondents' control. The Court expressed concern over the frequent delays in appeals filed by the Union of India, while keeping the question of law open for future consideration.