Manipur High Court
Union Of India & Anr vs Skt Thomas Vt & 26 Ors on 4 February, 2026
Author: Ahanthem Bimol Singh
Bench: Ahanthem Bimol Singh
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Digitally signed by
JOHN JOHN TELEN KOM
TELEN KOM Date: 2026.02.05
10:03:55 +05'30'
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR
AT IMPHAL
MC(WA)No.5 of 2026
Union of India & Anr.
Applicants
Vs.
SKT Thomas VT & 26 ors.
Respondents
BEFORE HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. M. SUNDAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH (ORDER) s (Order of the Court was made by M. Sundar, CJ) 04.02.2026.
[1] Captioned Miscellaneous case (MC) has been filed with a Condonation of Delay (CoD) prayer qua 216 days delay in filing an intra-court appeal assailing an order dated 27.05.2025 made by Hon'ble Single Judge in WP(C)No.666 of 2018 (Impugned order). [2] Learned State counsel, Mr. W. Niranjit submits that the impugned order is a service matter, there is no cap qua limitation, consequently Section 5 of the Limitation Act would apply and further submits that sub-paragraph A to F of paragraph 4 explains the manner in which delay occurred. Learned State counsel further submits that the delay is neither willful nor wanton. [3] To be noted, from a perusal of afore-referred sub paragraphs of paragraph 4 of CoD petition, it comes to light that 2 according to the State counsel, delay appears to have occurred owing to time consumed at various stages qua deciding, drafting and filing captioned appeal.
[4] Issue notice to all the 27(twenty seven) respondents returnable by 10.03.2026. Dasti permitted.
[5] List on 10.03.2026.
JUDGE CHIEF JUSTICE
John Kom