Calcutta HC dismisses Writ Petition due to unjustifiable delay in its submission

Saru Kankani Vs Union of India (Calcutta High Court) In an interesting development, the Calcutta High Court dismissed a writ petition due to an unjustifiable delay in its submission. The case in question, Saru Kankani Vs Union of India, elucidates the criticality of timely legal actions and the ramifications of delays without cogent explanations. Analysis: The petitioner, Saru Kankani, sought a direction for the issuance of a Discharge Certificate under the Service Tax Act, based on tax payment and declaration made in December 2019. However, the petition was filed in April 2023, more than thre...