SC condones delay in State’s land dispute case, stressing merits over technicalities

Inder Singh Vs State of Madhya Pradesh (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court of India has dismissed an appeal filed by Inder Singh against a Madhya Pradesh High Court order. That order had condoned a significant delay in the State’s filing of a Second Appeal concerning a land dispute. While acknowledging the general principle that all litigants, including the State, must act promptly in legal proceedings, the apex court ultimately prioritized the adjudication of the matter on its merits, particularly as it involves land claimed by the State for public purposes and currently in its p...