Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 05-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 26399/2018, SLP(C) No. 26400/2018 (XV) filed by Union of India & Ors. against M/s Ratnalaya Diamonds Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
- The petition challenges the impugned final judgment and order dated 16-08-2017 in DBSAW No. 1006/2003 passed by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Raj Bahadur Yadav, Mr. N Venkatraman, and Mr. Sudarshan Lamba; counsel for the respondent included Mr. Tarun Gupta, Mr. Gaurav Goel, and a team of senior advocates.
- The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe (Petitioner side) and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted leave to appeal, allowing the petition to be heard before the Supreme Court.
- Hearing is to be expedited as per the Court's direction.
- Both parties are permitted to file reply affidavits.
- The status quo existing as on the date of the order shall be maintained by the parties pending further proceedings.
Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Diamond Industry Litigation