Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (state transport corporation) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 37253/2026 challenging the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla's final judgment/order dated 20‑08‑2026 (LPA No.404/2026).
- Respondents: Shiv Raj & Anr.
- The petition sought exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment (IA No. 325406/2026) and exemption from filing other documents (IA No. 325405/2026).
- The matter was listed for hearing on 27‑10‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal.
Order
1. Issue notice to the opposite party, returnable within six weeks.
2. Permit Dasti service (service by hand‑delivery) in addition to regular service.
3. Stay the effect and operation of the impugned judgment/order dated 20‑08‑2026 pending further proceedings.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court stayed the High Court’s judgment dated 20‑08‑2026, allowing the petitioners to contest the order while the notice and Dasti service provisions facilitate further procedural steps.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Transport Sector