Doctrine of Laches

The Doctrine of Laches is a legal principle that prevents individuals from asserting a claim or right if they waited too long to do so, and their delay negatively affected the other party. Essentially, if someone hesitates to enforce their rights and causes unfair disadvantage or harm to another, the court may dismiss their claim. This doctrine emphasizes the importance of acting promptly to protect one's rights and encourages fairness in legal proceedings by discouraging unreasonable delays.