Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: M/S. Sterlite Industries (I) Ltd., now known as Vedanta Ltd.
  • Respondents: Union of India and others.
  • The application is a petition for special leave to appeal (C) Nos.14604‑14609/2023 against the impugned final judgment and order dated 10‑03‑2023 passed by the Madras High Court at Madurai in WAMD Nos.266‑270/2013 and WPMD No.16271/2012.
  • The petition challenges the High Court’s findings and seeks permission to appeal before this Court.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Kumar Visalaksh (Advocate) and a team of advocates; counsel for the respondents included Mr. S Dwarakanath, A.S.G., and a team of advocates.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed that the application be listed for further hearing on 14‑12‑2026, with court master assignments noted.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Supreme Court Appeal, Corporate Litigation