Penalty imposed on Revenue for lethargy delay in filing SLP

The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Union of India & Ors. v. M/s Vishnu Aroma Pouching Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. [Special Leave Petition(Civil) Diary No(s). 1434/2021 dated June 29, 2021] has imposed penalty of 25000/- INR on the Revenue Department for delay in filing the Special Leave Petition (“SLP”) for wastage of judicial time. Further, directed to recover the amount from officers responsible for the delay in filing the SLP. Facts: This petition has been filed by the Revenue Department (“the Petitioner”) against the judgment of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of M...