Supreme Court Condones Rs.2,500 Delay for DLF

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24 July 2026 (court master signature)

Case Overview

• Parties: The State of Haryana & Anr (Petitioner) vs. M/s DLF Limited (Respondent).
• Proceedings: IA No. 259507/2025 (condonation of delay in filing restoration application) and IA No. 259506/2025 (restoration).
• Background: On 23 March 2026 (and reiterated on 28 March 2026), the Court had condoned the delay in filing the restoration application on the condition that the petitioner deposit Rs.2,500 within three weeks.
• Contention: The petitioner was unable to deposit the amount within the stipulated three‑week period and reported a further delay of 30 days.
• Court’s Reasoning: Considering the petitioner's explanation of the additional 30‑day delay, the Court found no substantive reason to refuse further condonation.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the 30‑day delay in depositing the Rs.2,500.
• The Special Leave Petition (SLP) was restored to its original number.

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