Case Details

  • Case Name: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.27257/2023
  • Origin: Impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑03‑2023 in ARBC No.127/2018 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
  • Court: Supreme Court of India, Court No.6, Section IV‑C
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala, Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti
  • Hearing Date: 29‑05‑2026 (matter called for hearing); Order dated 01‑06‑2026
  • Petition Status: Not pressed by petitioner

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Deepak Cables (India) Ltd
  • Respondent: Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Co. Ltd
  • Petitioner Counsel: Mr. Aditya Verma (Advocate on Record), Ms. Ilma Khan (Advocate), Ms. Parkhi Rai (Advocate)
  • Respondent Counsel: Mr. Aashish Anand Bernard (Advocate), Mr. Rajesh Kumar (Advocate on Record), Ms. Manisha Sharma (Advocate), Mr. Praveen Agnihotri (Advocate), Mr. Devavrat Anand (Advocate), Mr. Rahul Krishna (Advocate), Mr. Pranaya Sahoo (Advocate), Mr. Alekh Apurv (Advocate)
  • Court Officials: Deputy Registrar Court Master (NSH) – Vishal Anand, Pooja Sharma

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition sought Special Leave to Appeal against the High Court judgment.
  • Petitioner’s counsel received instructions not to press the petition because the client intends to pursue relief under the Madhya Pradesh Madhyastham Adhiniyam Adhinkaran Act, 1983.
  • No specific allegations of statutory violation were detailed in the order.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court noted the petitioner’s decision not to press the petition and recorded that any future proceedings would be examined in line with the precedent "Umri Pooph Pratappur (UPP) Tollways Pvt. Ltd. vs. M.P. Road Development Corporation and Another", Neutral Citation No. 2025 INSC 907.
  • The Court clarified that any objection regarding delay would not obstruct the petitioner’s remedial options.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalties, settlements, or sanctions were imposed.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The petitioner is directed to seek the remedy available under the Madhya Pradesh Madhyastham Adhiniyam Adhinkaran Act, 1983.
  • Should any related proceedings be initiated, they will be evaluated according to the principles laid down in the 2025 INSC 907 decision.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Special Leave Petition (C) No.27257/2023 is dismissed as not pressed.
  • SLP (C) No.27259/2023 (not listed on the day) is taken on board for future consideration.
  • The dismissal aligns with the earlier order passed in SLP (C) No.27257/2023.
  • The order is signed by the Deputy Registrar Court Master (NSH) – Vishal Anand and Pooja Sharma.