Issadeen v. The Commissioner of National Housing and Others – sllr 2003 volume 2 page 010

In the case between the appellant (petitioner) and the Commissioner of National Housing and others, the court addressed the issue of whether significant delay by the appellant in challenging the vesting of premises constituted laches, and whether such delay prejudiced the respondent, thereby affecting the grant of a writ of certiorari. It was held that unjustifiable delay in seeking judicial review, when the party had earlier opportunities and the delay caused prejudice, bars such relief. The findings reaffirmed the principle that writs of certiorari must be sought promptly and without undue delay, referencing established case law on laches and judicial review. Emphasis was placed on the necessity for parties to act diligently when seeking discretionary relief from the court.

Bandaranayak