Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association (petitioner) vs Union of India & others (respondents); also Union of India & others (petitioner) vs All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association & another respondent in a cross‑petition.
  • The petitions arise from an impugned final judgment and order dated 07‑02‑2025 in OPCAT No. 60/2020 delivered by the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam.
  • IA No. 153761/2026 seeks condonation of delay in filing IA No. 153769/2026 and exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment.
  • The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench (Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Manmohan) on 03‑09‑2026, with counsel for petitioners and respondents enumerated in the record.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, acting on the prayer of respondent No. 2 (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), ordered that the pleadings be completed and the matters be listed for further hearing on 01‑10‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Telecom Pensioners