Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: M/s Athani Farmers Sugar Factory Ltd (Petitioner) vs Union of India (Respondent).
- Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 35363/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 13-01-2026 in FA No. 2323/2025 passed by the High Court of Bombay.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Vinay Navare (Senior Advocate), Mr. Satyajeet Kumar (Advocate on Record), Mr. Yashodhan Chandurkar, Ms. Manshijain.
- The petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 192252/2026 and challenged the High Court order.
Court Observations
- The Court examined the High Court order and found no reason to interfere.
- Delay in filing the IA was condoned.
Directions
- The trial court is directed to decide the pending Civil Suit (Money Suit No. 24 of 2013) preferably within six months from the date of this order.
- The Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.
- Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The SLP is dismissed; the petitioner obtains condonation of delay and a directive for the trial court to dispose of the pending money suit within the stipulated period.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Court Order