Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: M/s Tata Steel Limited; Respondents: State of Jharkhand & others.
- The petition arises from impugned final judgment and order dated 14‑03‑2023 in LPA No. 227/2012 and 236/2012, and 23‑11‑2023 in CR No. 91/2023 passed by the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
- Applications filed under IA Nos. 74989/2026, 74986/2026, 74991/2026, 74983/2026, 74984/2026 and related Diary No. 10919/2026 sought condonation of delay, exemption from filing certified copy, official translation, and permission to file additional documents and a lengthy list of dates.
Court Observations and Directions
- The Court allowed exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment and from filing official translation.
- Permission granted to file additional documents/facts/annexures and a lengthy list of dates.
- Delay in filing the applications is condoned.
- Notice issued; respondent’s AOR, Mr. Saksham Maheshwari, accepted notice on behalf of the respondents.
- Counter‑affidavit to be filed within four weeks; any rejoinder affidavit within two weeks thereafter.
- Petitioner's counsel permitted to serve the standing counsel for the State.
- Status quo with respect to construction and alienation shall be maintained pending further proceedings.
- Matter listed for hearing on 24‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- All sought exemptions and condonation were granted; procedural timeline set for filing affidavits; status quo preserved; next hearing scheduled for 24 September 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Litigation