Gujarat HC Rejects 7-Year Appeal Delay Claim, Citing Lack of Party Consensus

The Gujarat High Court, in a recent judgment, held that the absence of consensus between litigants does not constitute a valid reason for a seven‑year delay in filing an appeal. The bench stressed that procedural rules impose clear time limits, and parties cannot rely on mutual disagreement to extend those limits. The decision, reported by legal news portal Live Law, underscores the court's insistence on timely prosecution of appeals. Legal practitioners were reminded that procedural compliance remains paramount, irrespective of inter‑party dynamics. The ruling may influence how future delay petitions are assessed in Gujarat and other Indian jurisdictions.