Court Condones Delay – Union vs Sahil

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Union of India & Ors.
• Respondents: M/s Sahil Enterprises & Anr.
• Origin: Arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 06-01-2026 in WP(C) No. 688/2022 passed by the High Court of Tripura at Agarthala.
• Related applications: IA No. 224404/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 224403/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), and IA No. 176911/2026 (condonation of delay in filing).
• Special Leave Petitions: Diary No. 33460/2026 and Diary No. 34139/2026.
• Counsel for Petitioners included Mr. N Venkataraman (A.S.G.), Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker (AOR), and several advocates.
• Counsel for Respondents comprised a large panel of senior advocates and AORs.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in filing and refiling the intervening applications is condoned.

2. Notice is to be issued.

3. Dasti service is permitted in addition to regular service.

4. The judgment and order(s) passed by the High Court of Tripura shall remain stayed pending the Supreme Court's final disposal.

5. The matter is listed for final disposal on 17-09-2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Court Orders