Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-07-2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No(s). 386/2025 filed by Dr. Duraisamy Baskaran against M/S. GAIL (India) Limited & others.
- Two interim applications were listed: IA No. 173194/2026 (application for hearing during vacation) and IA No. 193990/2023 (stay application).
- Hearing was conducted on 15 July 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
- Dr. Duraisamy Baskaran appeared in person; respondent counsel comprised Senior Advocate Vinay K. Garg and a team of advocates.
Observations & Directions
1. The Court heard Dr. Duraisamy Baskaran, petitioner‑in‑person.
2. Senior Counsel Vinay K. Garg, representing the respondents, requested additional time to file a reply to IA 193990/2023.
3. The Court granted the requested time to the respondents.
4. Regarding IA 173194/2026, counsel informed the Court that this application for early hearing had already been dismissed by the Chief Justice of India on 12 March 2026.
5. The Court ordered that IA 173194/2026 be kept together with IA 193990/2023 for further consideration.
6. Both applications are to be listed after an interval of eight weeks.
Final Outcome
- The respondents are permitted additional time to file a reply to the stay application IA 193990/2023.
- The early‑hearing application IA 173194/2026 remains dismissed and will be kept with the stay application for future listing.
- The matter is scheduled to be heard again after eight weeks.
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