Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: BESCO LIMITED (Foundry Division); Respondents: State of West Bengal & Others.
  • The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 30‑01‑2025 in WPTT No. 6/2023 of the Calcutta High Court.
  • Applications filed: IA No. 268390/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No. 268384/2026 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment), IA No. 268388/2026 (permission to file SLP); similarly IA No. 270044‑270046/2026.
  • Hearing held on 18‑09‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Anil Dugar, Rohit Dutta, Priyata Chakraborty, Ashish Saraf, Shalini Kaul (AOR). Counsel for respondents: not specified.

Final Outcome

  • Applications for permission to file the Special Leave Petitions are granted.
  • Delay in filing the petitions is condoned.
  • Exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment is allowed.
  • The Court ordered issuance of notice (dated 19‑09‑2026) and permitted Dasti service.
  • Liberty is granted to serve the standing counsel for the State of West Bengal.
  • No coercive steps may be taken against the petitioners pending further proceedings.
  • The matters are to be tagged with SLP(C) No. 11360/2025.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Supreme Court Order, BESCO Ltd