Case Details

  • Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 31488/2026.
  • Origin: impugned final judgment and order dated 29‑10‑2025 in CWP No.12704/2024 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.
  • Hearing date: 29‑05‑2026.
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioners: Aadil Nayaz & Ors.
  • Respondents: Employees State Insurance Corporation (Headquarters) & Ors.
  • Petitioners’ counsel: Ms. Kawalpreet Kaur, Ms. Hetyi Patel, Mrs. Taruna Singh Gohil (Advocate‑on‑Record).
  • Court Master (SH): D. Naveen; Court Master (NSH): Anu Bhalla.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petitioners challenge the High Court’s judgment and order dated 29‑10‑2025 in CWP No.12704/2024.
  • No specific substantive allegations are detailed in the order; the relief sought is permission to file the SLP and related procedural reliefs.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel, found no impediment to entertain the Special Leave Petition.
  • The Court noted procedural delays but exercised its discretion to condone them.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The Court granted permission to file the SLP.
  • Delay in filing is condoned.
  • Dasti service is permitted; steps for service to be taken within one week.
  • Respondents are directed to file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next listing date.
  • The matter is to be tagged and listed together with S.L.P.(C) Nos.36300‑36304 of 2025.
  • Status‑quo with respect to the petitioners’ employment with ESIC is to be maintained.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondents must serve notice via dasti service within one week.
  • Respondents must file counter‑affidavit and any replies before the next hearing.
  • Petitioners’ employment status remains unchanged until further order.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Permission to file the Special Leave Petition is granted; all procedural directions are enforceable.
  • The order is to be complied with by the respondents, and the case will proceed on the listed docket.