Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 29235/2026 filed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd against Laxmi Kant Pandey, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 23-04-2026 in ARPL No. 53/2023 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench.
  • The petition seeks relief from the High Court's decision; counsel for the petitioner included Sr. Adv. Rajiv Shakdher, Adv. Sanjay Kapur, AOR Surya Prakash, Adv. Shubhra Kapur, Adv. Kartikey Kaushik, Adv. Karan Khetani. Respondent counsel comprised Adv. Shrinivas, Adv. Avi Tandon, Adv. Meghna Tandon, AOR Ami Tandon.
  • The Bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.

Order

1. Issue notice to the respondent, returnable on 29.09.2026.

2. Permit dasti service of documents.

3. Direct both parties to maintain the status quo pending further proceedings.

Final Outcome

The Supreme Court directed that a notice be issued with a return date of 29 September 2026, allowed dasti service, and imposed a status‑quo direction, thereby staying any further action until the notice is returned.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Oil & Gas