Penalty imposed on Department for lethargy delay in filing SLP

Last updated: 09 August 2021
Quick Summary
The Supreme Court has imposed a penalty of INR 25,000 on the Revenue Department for an unacceptable delay and casual approach in filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP). The court noted significant delays in the proposal and filing of the SLP, deeming it a waste of judicial time and an indication of incompetence. The department was ordered to recover the penalty amount from the officers responsible for the delay.

Court :
Supreme Court of India

Brief :
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') and for wastage of judicial time. Further, directed to recover the amount from officers responsible for the delay in filing the SLP.

Citation :
Special Leave Petition(Civil) Diary No(s). 1434/2021 dated June 29, 2021

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