Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: July 24, 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (Appellant) vs. Vijaybhai Thakorbhai Desai & Ors. (Respondents).
  • Origin: Appeals filed under Special Leave Petition (SLP) Nos. 12873‑12874 of 2026, arising from interim orders dated 02‑03‑2026 and 30‑03‑2026 passed by the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad (Special Civil Application No. 2857 of 2026).
  • Procedural History: The Supreme Court initially granted leave on 15‑04‑2026, directing notice to be returned on 18‑05‑2026, appointing Mr. Hemal Kiritkumar Sheth as respondent’s AOR, and staying the operation of the impugned order pending disposal by the High Court.
  • Counsel: For the petitioner – Mr. Somesh Chandra Jha (AOR), Mr. Animesh Rajoriya, Adv., Mr. Anand Kumar Singh, Adv.; for the respondents – Mr. Hemal Kiritkumar Sheth (AOR), Mr. Suraj Singh, Adv.; Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka (AOR).
  • Exemptions: IA No. 107200/2026 – exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment; IA No. 107198/2026 – exemption from filing O.T.

Observations & Directions

  • The Court noted the matter has been pending since 2026 and therefore the stay order dated 15‑04‑2026 shall continue until the High Court disposes of the Special Civil Application No. 2857 of 2026.
  • The Court specifically requested the Gujarat High Court to take up and dispose of the said application “as expeditiously as possible.”
  • It was emphasized that the High Court’s adjudication will not be influenced by the observations made in either the impugned order or the Supreme Court’s order.
  • The Civil Appeals are hereby disposed of in terms of the signed order.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall also stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • Special Leave to Appeal granted; the civil appeals filed by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd are disposed of.
  • The stay on the impugned order remains in force until the Gujarat High Court resolves Special Civil Application No. 2857 of 2026.
  • All pending applications related to the matter are declared disposed.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Power & Energy