Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22335/2026 filed by M/S Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) against M/S R.K. Transport Company.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 11-05-2026 in ARBA No. 67/2025 passed by the High Court of Chhatisgarh at Bilaspur.
- An accompanying Interim Application (IA No. 184463/2026) sought exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment.
- The matter was heard before a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel for the petitioner included senior advocates and multiple junior advocates; counsel for the respondent included senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi and a team of junior advocates.
Order Details
1. Leave Granted – The Supreme Court granted special leave to appeal for BALCO.
2. Hearing Expedited – The Court directed that the hearing of the appeal be expedited.
3. Execution Stay and Bank Guarantee Arrangement – The Court noted that 50% of the decreetal amount has already been deposited and withdrawn against a bank guarantee. This arrangement shall continue until the disposal of the civil appeal, and in the meantime, the execution proceedings are stayed.
Final Outcome
- BALCO is permitted to pursue its appeal before the Supreme Court.
- The appeal will be heard on an expedited basis.
- Execution of the decree is stayed, and the existing bank‑guarantee mechanism remains in force pending final disposal of the appeal.
Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Execution Stay, Bank Guarantee