Jaya Bhattacharya vs The State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court addressed a long-pending dispute involving the appointment and absence of a government employee, emphasizing the importance of timely prosecution and the consequences of non-prosecution of writ petitions. The Court noted that the writ petition was dismissed for non-prosecution but decided to examine the merits due to the long pendency of over 25 years. The Court ultimately considered whether the employee's absence and subsequent actions warranted any legal relief, but the judgment details are incomplete. The decision underscores the Court's discretion to decide on merits in the interest of justice despite procedural lapses.