Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeals Nos. 12249‑12250/2018 were filed by the Cement Manufacturers Association (appellant) against the Competition Commission of India and other respondents.
  • The proceedings involve numerous interim applications (e.g., IA No. 159544/2018, IA No. 159541/2018, IA No. 131446/2018, etc.) seeking stays, permission to file additional documents, and interim relief.
  • The bench hearing the matter comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
  • Counsel for the appellant included senior counsel Mr. Rajiv Shakdher and a large team of advocates; counsel for the respondents included Attorney General for India Mr. R. Venkataramani, senior counsel Mr. Jayant Mehta, and other lawyers.

Order

  • The Court observed that arguments of Mr. Rajiv Shakdhar, learned senior counsel for the appellant, are continuing.
  • The matters were listed as part‑heard and scheduled for further hearing on 29 July 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The procedural order directs continuation of the proceedings with the next hearing set for 29‑07‑2026; no substantive judgment on the merits was rendered.

Topics: Competition Law, Cement Industry