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