Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 20 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Narottam Hiralal Pokar & Ors. (applicants) versus Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. & Ors. (respondents).
- The matter concerns Regular Civil Suit No.209 of 2021, which had been stayed by an interim relief under a Civil Revision Application (CRA).
- An order dated 23 February 2026 had dismissed the CRA and maintained the stay of suit proceedings.
- Respondents, through senior counsel Mr. Anshin Desai and advocate Mr. Parth Contractor, filed an application seeking vacation of the interim relief.
- Applicants, represented by Mr. Mehul Sharad Shah, also sought restoration of the suit.
Court Reasoning and Directions
- The bench, headed by Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.C. Doshi, held that since the regular suit is to be restored, the earlier 23‑Feb‑2026 order is recalled and the CRA is reinstated to its original stage.
- The interim relief that stayed the suit proceedings remains operative pending a fresh hearing.
- The court directed that the request for interim relief and the application for vacation of that relief be heard together.
Final Outcome
- The restoration of Regular Civil Suit No.209 of 2021 is ordered.
- The 23‑Feb‑2026 order is recalled; the CRA proceeds as originally filed.
- Both parties’ applications concerning interim relief will be heard jointly.
- The present MCA (Miscellaneous Civil Application) is allowed.
Topics: Civil Litigation, Adani Ports, Gujarat High Court