Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 30 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24729/2026 filed by M/S Devendra Construction (Petitioner) against the Deputy Commissioner (Respondent), arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 30‑05‑2026 in WPMB No. 433/2026 of the High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital.
- Two Interlocutory Applications were also pending: IA No. 207543/2026 seeking exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment, and IA No. 207545/2026 seeking exemption from filing other documents (O.T.).
- The matter was called for hearing on 29‑09‑2026 before a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
- Counsel for the Petitioner included Mr. Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi (AOR) and a team of advocates; counsel for the Respondent was Ms. Suveni Bhagat (AOR).
Order Details
1. Ms. Suveni Bhagat, learned counsel for the Respondent, entered appearance and prayed for a two‑week extension to file a counter‑affidavit.
2. The Court allowed the prayer, granting the two‑week time‑frame.
3. The matter was listed for further hearing on 25‑11‑2026.
4. The interim stay previously granted by the Court shall continue until further orders.
Final Outcome
- The Respondent’s request for a two‑week extension to file a counter‑affidavit was approved; the interim stay remains in force, and the next hearing is scheduled for 25 November 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Construction