Authority: Supreme Court of India (Inherent Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 8 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Delhi Development Authority (DDA); Respondents: Afsar Begum @ Afsari Begum & Ors.
- The matter concerns Review Petition (Civil) Diary No.67882/2025, arising from Civil Appeal No.8588/2016 dated 31‑08‑2016, which was dismissed.
- DDA subsequently filed Miscellaneous Application No.1637/2023, dismissed on 10‑07‑2023.
- A review petition was filed after a delay of 2,626 days; the petitioner failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay.
- Applications filed: IA No.304618/2025 (listing review petition in open court) and IA No.304616/2025 (condonation of delay).
- The Court noted the petition was defective per Office Report dated 04‑05‑2026 and a Registry letter dated 28‑01‑2026 urging cure of defects, which remained unaddressed.
Final Outcome
- The application seeking listing of the review petition in open court was rejected.
- The review petition was dismissed as defective on grounds of delay and lack of merit.
- All pending applications, if any, were ordered disposed of.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Delhi Development Authority, Legal Delay