Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Managing Director, Himachal Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation Limited & Ors.
- Respondents: Onkar Singh & Anr.
- Petition is Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28129/2026, arising from High Court of Himachal Pradesh judgment and order dated 17‑06‑2026 in LPA No. 758/2025.
- Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Ajay Marwah (AOR) and team; counsel for respondent No.1: Mr. Amit Singh Chandel (caveat).
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
Observations / Directions
1. Notice issued, returnable on 06‑11‑2026; notice waived for Respondent No.1, issued to Respondent No.2.
2. Stay of operation of the impugned High Court order dated 17‑06‑2026.
3. Parties directed to explore amicable resolution via mediation, without prejudice to rights.
4. Matter referred to Supreme Court Mediation Centre; parties to appear before the Coordinator on 27‑08‑2026 at 11:00 a.m.
5. First mediation meeting to be conducted virtually by the appointed mediator; physical appearance required if mediator deems necessary.
6. Further hearing scheduled for 06‑11‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The impugned High Court order is stayed pending mediation; the dispute will be addressed through the Supreme Court Mediation Centre with specified timelines, and the case will be revisited on 06‑11‑2026.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Mediation