Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Management of Hindustan Times Ltd.
- Respondents: Aita Ram & Ors., including Respondent No.67 Dilip Kumar Chaudhry.
- The matter stems from Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.28741‑28742/2018, arising out of the High Court of Delhi judgments dated 27‑08‑2018 (WP(C) No.5607/2016) and 07‑09‑2018 (RP No.342/2018).
- Several interim applications were filed, including IA No.102974/2026 (settlement), IA No.4305/2019 (clarification), IA No.155105/2018 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment), and IA No.155457/2018 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
- A mediation report was received prior to the hearing.
- The hearing was conducted before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu on 13‑08‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The employer (Hindustan Times Ltd.) and Respondent No.67, Dilip Kumar Chaudhry, entered into an amicable settlement, which has been recorded by filing IA No.102974/2026.
- The grievance of Dilip Kumar Chaudhry is deemed fully addressed; he has no further claim against the employer.
- Consequently, the special leave petition concerning Respondent No.67 is disposed of.
- The remaining special leave petitions are ordered to be re‑listed for hearing on 16‑09‑2026 at 12:00 noon.
Topics: Legal Settlement, Court Order