Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: The Chairman cum Managing Director, BSNL Corporate Office & Ors.
  • Respondents: Savaligep PA P. Byakod & Anr.
  • Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 35050/2025, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 09‑04‑2025 in WP No. 12679/2025 of the Madras High Court.
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 294059/2025 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects) and IA No. 294058/2025 (exemption from filing O.T.).

Court Observations

  • Petitioner's counsel informed the Court that a copy of the respondent's counter‑affidavit was received two days prior.
  • The Court permitted the petitioner three weeks to file a rejoinder affidavit.
  • The matter was ordered to be listed immediately after the three‑week period expires.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court granted a three‑week extension for filing the rejoinder affidavit and directed prompt listing thereafter.

Topics: Procedural Order, Telecom Litigation