Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 09-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 1446‑1447/2026 filed by International Public School Ltd. & Ors. against FiitJee Ltd. & Ors., arising from impugned judgments dated 01‑12‑2025 of the Delhi High Court (CRLMC Nos. 1785/2017 and 4195/2017).
- The matter was listed on 09‑10‑2026 before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
- Petitioners sought permission to file additional documents; respondents failed to appear despite notice.
Final Outcome
1. Petitioners deposited Rs 1 crore with the Court Registry pursuant to the order dated 30‑01‑2026.
2. Respondent No.1 (FiitJee Ltd.) was absent; counsel informed the Court that its directors are likely incarcerated following a January 2025 Economic Times report based on a complaint by DCP, Noida.
3. The Court directed that DCP, Noida be impleaded as a party respondent and the cause title be amended accordingly.
4. Notice to DCP, Noida was issued, returnable on 18‑11‑2026.
5. DCP, Noida is required to file a report on the status of FiitJee Ltd. and its directors at the next hearing.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Education Sector Dispute