Jet Lag Is No Excuse: Bombay High Court Denies Delay Plea, Reaffirms Need for Timely Legal Action. limitation period
Jet Lag Is No Excuse: Bombay High court. Introduction In a recent case that caught the attention of both legal experts and the general public, the Bombay High Court made a strong statement: “Limitation timelines cannot be relaxed for those who sleep on their rights.” This remark came while rejecting a plea to condone a delay, where the petitioner cited jet lag as a reason for missing a legal deadline. This case sheds light on the importance of respecting statutory timelines in the legal system—and how courts are unwilling to accept casual excuses for delays. The Case in Focus A litigant, having returned from abroad, approached the court after missing the deadline to file an appeal. The reason offered for the delay? Jet lag . The court was unconvinced. It held that the law of limitation exists to bring finality to disputes and that courts cannot extend deadlines for those who do not act with due diligence. Why Limitation Periods Matter Limitation periods are l...