Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
- Respondents: Nisar Ahmad Sheikh & Ors.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 33040/2026 arising from interim orders dated 06-02-2026 and 15-05-2026 in CCP (D) No. 55/2024 issued by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu.
- Related IA Applications: IA No. 254841/2026 (condonation of delay in filing IA No. 254842/2026), IA No. 254839/2026 (permission to file petition).
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Parth Awasthi, Advocate; Mr. Pashupathi Nath Razdan, AOR.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
- Procedural History: The petition sought permission to file the SLP, condonation of delay, and stay of the High Court's interim orders. The matter was linked with Special Leave Petition (Civil) Nos. 22944‑22945 of 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted permission to file the petition.
- The Court condoned the delay in filing.
- An order was issued to issue notice.
- The effect and operation of the impugned High Court orders dated 06‑02‑2026 and 15‑05‑2026 were stayed pending further proceedings.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Supreme Court Order, High Court Interim Orders