Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Contempt Petition (Civil) No. 712 of 2026 filed together with Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 16353 of 2025.
  • Parties: Petitioner – Damodar Valley Corporation; Respondents – Kallol Das and others (alleged contemnors).
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Shri Venkatesh, Adv.; Ms. Kanika Chugh, Adv.; Mr. Shryeshth Ramesh Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Nihal Bhardwaj, Adv.; Mr. Aashwyn Singh, Adv.; Ms. Megharanjani Chandu, Adv.; Mr. Nitin Saluja, AOR.
  • Proceedings: The petition was called for hearing on 15‑09‑2026; petitioner’s counsel prayed for withdrawal of the contempt petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted permission to withdraw the contempt petition.
  • The contempt petition stands dismissed as withdrawn, with no further orders or penalties imposed on the respondents.
  • The order was digitally signed by Jagdish Kumar, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH) on 16 September 2026 at 18:14:51 IST (Item No.18, Court No.14, Section XVI).

Topics: Contempt Law; Supreme Court Order