Case Details

  • Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 23596/2026, arising from impugned judgment dated 10‑12‑2025 in WP No.7776/2021.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India.
  • Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Hearing date: 26‑05‑2026; order dated 27‑05‑2026 (notice returnable 31‑07‑2026).

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust (represented by counsel Mr. Rahul Tyagi, Adv. Mathew M Philip, Adv. Lakshay Saini, Adv. Akanksha Mehra, AOR).
  • Respondents: A.T. Sathyanarayanan & Ors.
  • Additional officials: Court Master (Sourav Pal), Senior Personal Assistant (Anu Bhalla).

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petitioner challenges the High Court of Judicature at Madras judgment and order dated 10‑12‑2025 in WP No.7776/2021 titled “A.T. Sathyanarayanan Vs. The Tamilnadu State Level Scrutiny Committee – III & Ors.”
  • The challenge concerns the effect and operation of that judgment; specific substantive allegations are not detailed in the order.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.
  • The Court observed that the impugned judgment’s operation should remain stayed pending further determination.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Issue a notice to respondents, returnable on 31‑07‑2026.
  • Permit dasti service; steps for service to be completed within one week.
  • Respondents must file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next listing date.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Service of notice to be effected within a week as directed.
  • Respondents to comply with filing requirements as stipulated.
  • The stay on the High Court judgment remains in force until further order.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Delay condoned; stay granted on the operation of the High Court judgment dated 10‑12‑2025.
  • The Court’s directions are enforceable, and non‑compliance may attract contempt proceedings.