STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs BAL KISHAN MATHUR(D) TR.LRS..

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delay in filing a Special Appeal under the Rajasthan Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1964. The Court held that the Division Bench of the Rajasthan High Court was correct in not condoning the delay of 98 days, as the appellant failed to satisfactorily explain the discrepancy in the filing date. The Court emphasized that even a minor delay must be justified, and upheld the dismissal of the appeal, reinforcing the importance of procedural adherence in judicial proceedings.