Union Of India vs Jahangir Byramji Jeejeebhoy (D) ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to condone a delay of 12 years and 158 days in filing for restoration of Writ Petition No. 2307 of 1993 was justified, emphasizing the importance of adhering to procedural timelines as outlined in the Code of Civil Procedure, particularly under Order 9 Rule 9. The Court reiterated that the discretion to condone delay must be exercised judiciously and not liberally, especially when the delay is excessive. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's order.