Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25446/2019, arising from the High Court of Calcutta Circuit Bench at Port Blair judgment dated 19‑07‑2019 (MA No. 021/2019), was listed before a two‑judge bench (Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli) on 3 Aug 2026.
- Petitioners: Andaman and Nicobar Administration & Others, represented by Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee, Additional Solicitor General Indira Bhakar, and advocates Mukesh K. Verma and Shreekant Neelappa Terdal.
- Respondents: Avis Island Coconut Plantation Cooperative Society Limited & Another, represented by Senior Advocate Anjali Nag, Advocate R. Chandrachud, Advocate Aryan Singh and Advocate Dhuli Venkata Krishna.
- The petitioners sought to withdraw an additional affidavit dated 6 March 2024 that had been filed in IA No. 66324 of 2024.
Final Outcome
- The Court recorded the petitioners’ request to withdraw the additional affidavit.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 1 September 2026 at 2:00 pm.
- Both parties were directed to file a brief written note, citing relevant dates, page references, and authorities relied upon, on or before 25 August 2026.
- The order was digitally signed by Deputy Registrar Anita Malhotra on 4 August 2026 (signature not verified).
Topics: Legal Procedure, Affidavit Withdrawal, Supreme Court