Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 26-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/S Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Ltd (represented by a panel of senior counsel including Mr. C.A. Sunderam, Sr. Adv., Mr. Amit Sibal, Sr. Adv., and others).
- Respondents: State of Uttar Pradesh & Others (represented by senior counsel Mr. C.S. Vaidyanathan, Sr. Adv., Mr. Krishnan Venugopal, Sr. Adv., and others).
- The petition is a Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 7961/2023, arising from an impugned final judgment and order dated 31‑01‑2023 in CMA No. 4/2022 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench.
- The matter was called for hearing on 26‑10‑2026 before a bench of Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
- The Court heard learned senior counsel and counsel for both parties.
Court Orders
1. The matter is listed for further hearing on 09‑02‑2027.
2. In the interim, the petitioners may discuss the controversy with the respondents without prejudice to their rights, aiming for an amicable settlement.
3. 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.
4. The Court clarified that these orders are made without prejudice to the rights and contentions of either side.
Final Outcome
- The Court issued procedural directions to postpone substantive adjudication, schedule the next hearing for 09‑02‑2027, and facilitate settlement discussions, leaving the substantive merits unresolved at this stage.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Special Leave to Appeal