Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20 July 2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No. 9202 of 2026, arising out of Special Leave Petition (C) No. 468/2026, filed by M/S Devis Surgico (appellant) against the State of Madhya Pradesh & others (respondents).
- The appeal challenged the impugned final judgment and order dated 10‑Dec‑2025 in WP No. 42963/2025 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
- A related Contempt Petition (C) No. 175/2026 was also pending.
- Counsel for the parties appeared before a bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
- Respondents suggested that the matter be referred to the National Green Tribunal, but the Court noted that such an objection could be raised before the High Court.
Final Outcome
- Leave was granted to the appeal.
- The Supreme Court set aside the impugned High Court judgment dated 10‑Dec‑2025.
- The matter was remitted to the High Court for fresh adjudication.
- Both parties were directed to appear before the High Court on 31‑Jul‑2026.
- The Contempt Petition No. 175/2026 was disposed of as nothing survived in view of the Supreme Court’s order.
- All pending applications, if any, were also ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Judicial Review, Civil Appeal