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