Gujarat Energy Appeal Stay, 4‑Week Respondent Deadline

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 27108/2026 filed by Gujarat Energy Limited (formerly Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Limited) against M/S. PMP Infratech Limited.
• The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 02-04-2026 in SCA No. 4422/2026 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.
• Two interlocutory applications were made: IA No. 230980/2026 seeking exemption from filing copy/copies of the impugned judgment, and IA No. 230982/2026 seeking permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures.
• Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Tushar Jain (AOR), Mr. Aspi Kapadia, Mr. Alok Shankar, Mr. Vaibhav Choudhary, and Ms. Kanika Gupta. Counsel for the respondent was Mr. Subhasis Mishra.
• The matter was heard before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.

Order Details

1. The Court granted Mr. Subhasis Mishra, learned counsel for the respondent, a period of four weeks to file his vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.

2. The matter was listed for further hearing on 20 November 2026.

Final Outcome

• Respondent’s counsel is permitted a four‑week extension to submit the required vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit, and the case will be revisited on 20‑Nov‑2026 before the same bench.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Energy Sector Dispute