'Why can't govt of India adhere to timelines': SC calls for introspection over delay in filing pleas

The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, criticized government authorities for excessive delays in filing appeals, using a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) case as an example. The NHAI's 295-day delay in filing against an NCLAT decision was deemed unacceptable, highlighting the need for procedural adherence.