Devis Surgico Case Remitted by Supreme Court

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20 July 2026

Case Overview

• Civil Appeal No. 9202 of 2026 (arising out of SLP(C) No. 468/2026) filed by M/s Devis Surgico against State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
• The appeal challenged the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur judgment dated 10‑12‑2025 in WP No. 42963/2025.
• A related Contempt Petition (C) No. 175/2026 was also pending.
• Respondents argued that the dispute should be referred to the National Green Tribunal; the Court noted the objection may be raised before the High Court.

Order

1. Leave granted to the appellant.

2. The impugned High Court judgment dated 10‑12‑2025 is set aside.

3. The matter is remitted to the High Court for fresh adjudication.

4. Parties are directed to appear before the High Court on 31‑07‑2025.

5. In view of the above, the Contempt Petition No. 175/2026 is disposed as nothing survives.

6. All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, nullified the earlier High Court order, and sent the case back to the High Court with a compliance deadline; the contempt petition was dismissed.

Topics: Judicial Review, Environmental Litigation