State Of Jharkhand vs Vishwanath Dubey & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order rejecting the State of Jharkhand's application for restoration of a Letters Patent Appeal, emphasizing the need for the State to address defects in the appeal within two weeks. The Court noted the State's indifference in prosecuting the appeal, as no representation was made during critical hearings. The Court imposed a cost of Rs. 5,000 to be deposited before the High Court, directing expedited disposal of the appeal thereafter.