#doctrine of laches

Jharkhand HC rules that an allottee’s eight-year delay in challenging a public auction disentitles them to a writ of mandamus, even if the auction lacked due process. The Corporation must refund deposits with interest, but third-party rights and possession remain protected under the Doctrine of Laches.

Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that employees claiming pay parity under 'equal pay for equal work' are entitled to arrears only for the three years preceding the administrative order, not full retroactive relief. The judgment reinforces the doctrine of laches, barring claims delayed beyond a reasonable period, impacting service law disputes across public employment.