Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 19933‑19934/2025 filed by Sohani Devi alias Smt. Sohan Bai against Hindustan Zinc Ltd. & Anr., arising from impugned final judgments dated 04‑04‑2024 (SBCMA No. 1806/2007) and 02‑04‑2025 (SBCRP No. 15/2024) of the High Court of Rajasthan, Jodhpur.
- Two interlocutory applications were pending: IA No. 158349/2025 seeking exemption from filing O.T., and IA No. 159131/2025 seeking permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
- The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva on 13‑10‑2026. Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Arjun Krishnan (AOR) and Mr. Purushothaman R.; counsel for respondents: Mr. K. Parameshwar, Sr. Adv., Mr. P.S. Sudheer (AOR), Mr. Rishi Maheshwari, Ms. Anne Mathew, Mr. Bharat Sood, Mr. Jashan Vir Singh.
Court Order
- The Registry was directed to print the name of Mr. Shiv Mangal Sharma, learned Additional Advocate General for the State of Rajasthan, in the cause list, as no appearance had been entered despite service of notice on the State and its standing counsel.
- The matter was ordered to be re‑listed for hearing on 03‑11‑2026 and to retain its position in the list on the next date.
Final Outcome
- The appeal will be heard again on 03‑11‑2026; the cause list will include the Additional Advocate General, ensuring proper representation of the State.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Hindustan Zinc