Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22380/2026 filed by Crystal Crop Protection Ltd against Dhanuka Agritech Ltd & Ors, arising from impugned judgment dated 29‑05‑2026 of the Delhi High Court (LPA No.215/2023).
  • Interim applications IA No.185220/2026 (exemption from filing certified copy of impugned judgment) and IA No.185221/2026 (permission to file additional documents) were listed.
  • Counsel for petitioner included Ms. Mukta Gupta, Sr. Adv., and a team of advocates; counsel for respondents included Mr. Shivam Goel, AOR, and senior counsel Mr. Mukul Rohatgi representing the Union of India.
  • The Union of India had not filed the affidavit of compliance as ordered earlier; its counsel sought another opportunity to file the affidavit.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after hearing, indicated it is inclined to allow the Union of India another chance to file the required affidavit, warning that further non‑compliance will attract an appropriate order.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 14‑10‑2026.
  • The interim order dated 02‑07‑2026 remains in force.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Dispute