CSPDCL SL Petition Dismissed for 152-Day Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 07-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: CHHATTISGARH STATE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED (CSPDCL)
• Respondents: Shiv Kumar & Ors.
• Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 24-11-2025 in FA No.178/2025 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
• The petition was filed 152 days after the High Court judgment, exceeding the permissible time limit for filing a Special Leave Petition.
• CSPDCL sought condonation of the delay, submitting an application that was digitally signed but the signature was not verified, and the cause of delay was deemed absolutely insufficient.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court held the Special Leave Petition to be barred by a 152‑day delay.
• The application for condonation of delay was rejected on the ground of insufficient cause and unverified digital signature.
• Consequently, the Special Leave Petition was dismissed as time‑barred.
• All pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal, Power Sector