Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (Petitioner) vs. Union of India & others (Respondents).
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22411/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑06‑2026 in WP No. 109133/2025 of the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad; and SLP(C) No. 22531/2026 (IV‑A) IA No. 186710/2026 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment, and IA No. 193330/2026 seeking a stay.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 16‑07‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
  • Counsel for petitioner included Attorney General R. Venkataramani and a team of senior advocates; counsel for respondents listed but not present.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that fresh notice be served upon any respondents who have not yet been served; service may also be effected through mail.
  • In SLP(C) No. 22531/2026, the Court directed an order of stay of the operation of the impugned order.
  • The matters are listed for further hearing on 29‑07‑2026.
  • The parties are directed to complete all pleadings in the interim.

Topics: Court Order, Energy Sector Litigation, Stay of Judgment