Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22536/2026 filed by Indian Oil Corporation against Ravidas & Ors, arising from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay at Nagpur’s final judgment and order dated 24‑02‑2026 in WP No. 3547/2015.
- Two interlocutory applications (IA No. 186743/2026 for exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment and IA No. 186744/2026 for exemption from filing other documents) were also before the Court.
- Counsel for the petitioner: Mr. Gorang Goyal (Advocate on Record). Counsel for the respondents: Mr. Siddharth Mittal (Advocate on Record).
- Bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
Order
1. Respondents’ counsel granted three weeks’ time to file a counter‑affidavit.
2. Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks after the counter‑affidavit is filed.
3. The matter is posted for further hearing on 06‑10‑2026.
4. Interim order dated 08‑07‑2026 continues in force until the next date of hearing.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court allowed the respondents additional time to file their counter‑affidavit and set a two‑week window for any rejoinder, while maintaining the interim order and scheduling the next hearing for 6 October 2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Oil & Gas