Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 11-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Vijayagopal M (Petitioner) vs. BRD Finance Limited (Respondent).
- Origin: The petition challenges the final judgment and order dated 08‑Nov‑2022 rendered by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam in OPC No. 228/2022.
- Petition Details: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 25859/2026 filed by the petitioner, accompanied by three interlocutory applications: IA No. 222430/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 222432/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), and IA No. 222431/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment).
- Court Composition: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Subash Chandran & Kavitha Law Associates, AOR Dr. Menaka Guruswamy, with senior advocate Subash Chandran and other counsel.
- Counsel for Respondent: Not listed.
Order Details
1. The Court observed a delay of 1,177 days in filing the Special Leave Petition, which was not satisfactorily explained. Consequently, the petition was dismissed on the ground of delay.
2. The Court directed that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of, thereby terminating all ancillary proceedings.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition filed by Vijayagopal M is dismissed, and all related applications are closed, leaving the High Court’s original judgment undisturbed.
Topics: Court Dismissal, Finance Company Litigation, Procedural Delay