Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 09-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 55213/2026 filed by K. Akash against The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.
  • Origin: The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑07‑2026 in CMA No. 1844/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
  • Interim Applications: IA No. 300583/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing; IA No. 300573/2026 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 09‑10‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria. Counsel for petitioner included Mr. Vipin Nair, AOR Mr. Aditya Narendranath, and several advocates; counsel for respondent not listed.

Order

1. The Court condoned a delay of 328 days in filing the petition.

2. Leave was granted to the petitioner to pursue the Special Leave Petition.

Final Outcome

The petition is allowed to proceed despite the filing delay, with the delay formally condoned and leave granted by the Supreme Court.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Transport