Central Coalfields Appeal Dismissed by Supreme Court

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 09 September 2026

Case Overview

• Appellants: The Chairman‑cum‑Managing Director of Central Coalfields Limited and another party; Respondent: Rakesh Kumar Dubey.
• The appeal challenged the Division Bench of the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi order dated 03 January 2024 (L.P.A. No. 622 of 2023).
• Heard before a two‑Judge bench comprising Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, with counsel listed for both sides.
• The Court examined the impugned order and found no reason to interfere.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, thereby upholding the High Court’s decision.
• Any pending applications, if existent, were ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Decision, Coal Sector