In Brief
This appeal concerned a writ petition challenging orders under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976, by individuals claiming to be legal representatives of the original landowner. The appellants had initially filed an application for exemption under the Act, which was allowed, but they withdrew it. After a notification was issued, they again sought exemption. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that the writ petition was barred by laches—the appellants had unreasonably delayed and pursued a tactical strategy of alternating between statutory remedies and writ petition, which forecloses access to extraordinary relief.
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