The Supreme Court criticized government authorities, including NHAI, for excessive delays in filing appeals and stressed the need for adherence to procedural timelines. This followed NHAI's 295-day delay in challenging an NCLAT order in an insolvency case, resulting in dismissal of their plea.
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