IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.6341 of 2009 GANAURI PRASAD Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR &ORS ----------- 2. 20.05.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. Learned counsel for the State takes a preliminary objection that the order of termination assailed is dated 29.6.2007 but the writ petition has been filed much belatedly on 19.5.2009. Learned counsel for the petitioner from the pleadings in the writ application is unable to point out any statement explaining this long and inordinate delay. Delay is a vital aspect in service matters as necessary consequences of the same follow logically, when fresh appointments may have been made on such post from which the incumbent claims that he has wrongly been terminated. The issue of third party rights is attributable to the persons who were responsible for the delay. The jurisdiction of the writ Court is meant for the protection of those who are vigilant for their right and not for those who are apathetic and indolent. This writ application is dismissed on the ground of delay and laches. AKS/ (Navin Sinha, J.)