Constitutional Law

When Pandemic Stops Legal Clocks ⏰


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⚖️ When Crisis Meets Legal Deadlines

🌟 Imagine you have exactly 120 days to respond to a business lawsuit - no extensions, no mercy. But then a global pandemic hits, courts shut down, and suddenly the impossible question arises: Can the Supreme Court's emergency orders override the strictest legal deadlines?

💡 What You'll Discover:

  • 🔍 How Supreme Court's Article 142 powers can bend even the most rigid commercial laws
  • ⚖️ The crucial difference between 'condoning delay' vs 'excluding time' - and why it matters
  • 🎯 When administrative court orders can literally stop the legal clock
  • ⭐ How emergency situations force courts to balance strict rules with ground reality

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

  • 💎 Prakash Corporates vs. D.V. Projects Limited - The landmark case that defined pandemic-era legal timelines
  • Commercial Courts Act 2015 - Understanding the 120-day absolute deadline rule
  • 🏛️ Supreme Court's suo moto COVID-19 orders - How emergency powers work in practice

🧠 Key Legal Concepts Made Simple:

  • 📚 Dies non-juridicus - Why some days don't count in legal timelines
  • ⚡ Article 142's extraordinary powers - When Supreme Court can override any law
  • 🎭 The 'shall not allow' provision - Understanding absolute vs conditional deadlines

🎙️ This episode reveals how our justice system adapts during unprecedented crises, showing that even the most rigid legal rules must sometimes bend to ensure fairness. Perfect for understanding how emergency powers actually work in real-world situations!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal