Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 26 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Ltd filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 7961/2023 against State of Uttar Pradesh & Others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 31‑01‑2023 in CMA No. 4/2022 passed by the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.
- Respondents: State of Uttar Pradesh and other parties.
- The petition seeks relief from the High Court’s decision; the matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
- Counsel for the petitioner included senior advocates C.A. Sunderam, Amit Sibal, etc.; counsel for the respondents included senior advocates C.S. Vaidyanathan, Krishnan Venugopal, etc.
Order
1. The Court heard learned senior counsel and counsel for both sides.
2. The matter is listed for further hearing on 09‑02‑2027.
3. The petitioners may, in the interim, discuss the controversy with the respondents to attempt an amicable settlement, without prejudice to their rights.
4. The petitioners are authorized to meet the concerned authorities/officers on 04‑11‑2026 at 3:00 PM; the authorities shall hear the grievances and endeavour to reach a settlement.
5. The Court clarified that the above directions are issued without prejudice to the rights and contentions of either side.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court did not dispose of the substantive appeal but directed a future hearing and encouraged settlement discussions, preserving the parties’ legal positions.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Settlement Negotiation