Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 1310/2017 filed by appellant N.K. Joshi against Modern Bakeries (I) Ltd, which has been taken over by Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
  • The matter was listed for hearing on 8 July 2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Sheel Nagu.
  • Appellant appeared in‑person; respondent’s counsel (Mr. P. S. Sudheer, Mr. Bharat Sood, Mr. Jashan Vir Singh) were not present.
  • The order references a letter circulated and directs that a list be filed on 22 July 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The court recorded that the appellant was present in‑person and, acting on the respondent’s counsel’s prayer, noted the circulation of a letter and ordered the filing of a list on 22 July 2026. No substantive merits were decided.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Governance