Arun Maan vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order dismissing the writ petition on the grounds of laches, holding that the appellants had not delayed in filing their petitions as they were granted liberty to challenge the earlier orders. The Court clarified that the petitions were filed within five months after the withdrawal of the previous writ petitions, thus remitting the matter back to the High Court for fresh consideration without dismissing it on delay grounds. The Court emphasized that the appellants' previous approach to the Delhi High Court should not bar their current petition.