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Mere representation filing does not extend limitation period: SC
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- Surjeet Singh Sahni Vs State of U.P. (Supreme Court of India)
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- Supreme Court of India
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Surjeet Singh Sahni Vs State of U.P. (Supreme Court of India)
As observed by this Court in catena of decisions, mere representation does not extend the period of limitation and the aggrieved person has to approach the Court expeditiously and within reasonable time. If it is found that the writ petitioner is guilty of delay and latches, the High Court should dismiss it at the threshold and ought not to dispose of the writ petition by relegating the writ petitioner to file a representation and/or directing the authority to decide the representation, once it is found that the ori...
