Case Details

  • Case: Steel Authority of India Ltd. vs Kisan Chintaram Sahu & Ors.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Sh. Apurv Singh)
  • Diary No.: 55859/2025
  • Date of Order: 26-05-2026
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 146820/2026 (condonation of delay in filing spare copies); IA No. 145153/2026 (dispensing with service of notice)

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL)
  • Respondents: Kisan Chintaram Sahu & Ors.
  • Petitioner's counsel: Mr. Anand Varma (Advocate‑on‑Record), Mr. Polavarapu Sai Charan (Advocate)
  • Registrar: Sh. Apurv Singh
  • Advocate‑on‑Record for compliance: copy to be furnished (not named)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petitioner's request to condone delay in filing spare copies of the petition.
  • Petitioner's request to dispense with service of notice on respondents numbered 2 to 452.

Findings & Observations

  • The Registrar, after hearing counsel, found no impediment to condoning the delay.
  • The application for dispensing service of notice was deemed appropriate.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Delay in filing spare copies is condoned; notice to be issued immediately.
  • Service of notice on respondents 2‑452 is dispensed.
  • Notice must be issued and be returnable on 29‑07‑2026 as per the Hon’ble Court’s order dated 20‑04‑2026.
  • A copy of the record of proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Issue notice to respondent no.1 promptly.
  • Ensure notice is returned by 29‑07‑2026.
  • Comply with the directions of the Hon’ble Court dated 20‑04‑2026 and report compliance to the Advocate‑on‑Record.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Both applications (IA 146820/2026 and IA 145153/2026) are allowed.
  • The matter to be processed along with the interim applications in accordance with the Supreme Court’s earlier order.
  • Enforcement through issuance and return of notice as directed.