Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe
Order Date: 04 August 2026 (digitally signed by Court Master Kapil Tandon)
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Bengal Shristi Infrastructure Development Limited (Petitioner) vs. Srei Equipment Finance Limited (Respondent).
- The matter arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 24‑06‑2026 in APOT No. 89/2026 passed by the Calcutta High Court.
- Special Leave Petition (C) No. 25202/2026 was filed before this Court seeking relief against the High Court's order.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Sr. Adv. Neeraj Kishan Kaul, Ms. Akanksha Mehra (AOR), Mr. Tanay Agarwal, and a team of advocates; no counsel was listed for the respondent.
- The Court also entertained IA No. 211920/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 211919/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
Order Details
1. The Court directed that a notice be issued and be returnable on 03‑09‑2026.
2. Permission was granted to file additional documents (referred to as “Dasti”).
3. Pending disposal of the Special Leave Petition, the Calcutta High Court shall not proceed with the contempt proceedings initiated therein.
Final Outcome
- The High Court is restrained from continuing contempt proceedings until the Supreme Court disposes of the pending SLP, and the petitioner is allowed to submit further documentary evidence. The notice to be returned by 03‑Sep‑2026 ensures procedural compliance.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Infrastructure Finance