Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Manu Manjhi (Petitioner) represented by counsel Mr. Rajeev Singh, Mr. Samant Singh, Ms. Anu H Kirutthika, Ms. Aditi Mishra.
- Respondents: Central Coalfields Limited & Others, represented by Ms. Shweta Sharma, Mr. Diggaj Pathak, Ms. Trishita Bera, Ms. Vaibhavi Pathak.
- Petition No.: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 8062/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 07‑08‑2025 in LPA No.288/2024 of the High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
- Interim Application (IA) No. 44869/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 44868/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
- The matter was called for hearing before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
Order
1. In view of the letter circulated by learned counsel for the petitioner regarding filing a rejoinder affidavit, the matter stands adjourned.
2. The matter is listed for hearing on 10 September 2026.
3. The Registry shall not entertain any further letter seeking adjournment in this matter on any ground.
Final Outcome
- The petition is adjourned to 10‑09‑2026, and the Court has barred any further adjournment requests, thereby fixing the next hearing date and limiting procedural delays.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Coal Sector