Undue delay in passing order causes prejudice & results in loss of confidence in the judicial body. Such a delayed order has to be set aside

Emco Ltd vs. UOI (Bombay High Court)

Undue delay in passing order causes prejudice & results in loss of confidence in the judicial body. Such a delayed order has to be set aside


In view of the above, it is very clear that the authorities under the Act are obliged to dispose of proceedings before them as expeditiously as possible after the conclusion of the hearing. This alone would ensure that all the submissions made by a party are considered in the order passed and ensure that the litigant also has a satisfaction of noting that all his submissions have been considered and an appropriate order has been passed. It is most important that the litigant must have complete confidence in the process of litigation and that this confidence would be shaken if there is excessive delay between the conclusion of the hearing and delivery of judgment.