Authority: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench
Order Date: 13-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) represented by its Chairman & MD, Director Marketing, Executive Director (Retail)/Disciplinary Authority, General Manager HR (Retail), and Territory Manager (Trichy Retail) versus petitioner Dax Mohan, son of Capt. M.J. Mohan, residing at 5th Floor SIS Acropole, Madurai Main Road, Trichy District.
- Petition: Filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 248‑day delay in filing a review application against the judgment dated 16‑07‑2025 in W.A.(MD).No.909 of 2023.
- Counsel Submissions: Review applicants’ counsel stated that 50% of backwages will be disbursed within six weeks. Petitioner's counsel asserted that even if the review is allowed, they would not rescind their position.
Order
- The Court stayed the contempt proceedings pending before the learned single Judge.
- The matter is to be listed again after two weeks for filing of a counter‑claim.
Final Outcome
- Contempt proceedings are stayed; parties must file counter‑claims within two weeks, effectively pausing further contempt action while the review delay issue is considered.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Oil & Gas