Chhattisgarh Medical Corp Delay Condoned, Costs Stayed

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Partial Bench)

Order Date: 07-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Chhattisgarh Medical Service Corporation Ltd (CMSC).
• Respondents: Natwar Lal Agrawal & Ors.
• Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 12729/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 05-02-2026 in WPC No. 412/2026 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
• Relief sought: Condonation of delay in refiling (IA No. 176554/2026) and exemption from filing O.T. (IA No. 176552/2026).
• Counsel for petitioner: Additional Solicitor General Anil Kaushik, assisted by a team of advocates.
• ASG’s submissions: High Court’s adverse observations against CMSC (paragraphs 24, 28‑31) were not warranted; communication was via an email ID furnished by the respondents; imposition of costs was unjustified.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
• The award of costs and the adverse observations recorded in paragraphs 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the impugned order are stayed.
• The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable on 10.08.2026, for further proceedings.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Cost Stay