Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bashandgan Namblabal, Pampore.
  • Respondents: Bashandgan Namblabal, Pampore (in HPCL petition) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited & Anr. (in Bashandgan petition).
  • SLP(C) Nos.: 6878‑6879/2024 (arising from High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh judgments dated 06-06-2023 in CFA No.251/2015 and 10-08-2023 in RP No.59/2023).
  • Interim order originally passed on 01-12-2023, subsequently extended repeatedly to remain in force until the next listing.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Tushar Mehta (SG, through VC), Mr. Sanjay Kapur (AoR), Mr. Surya Prakash, Adv., Mr. Kartikey Kaushik, Adv., Ms. Shristi Kundu, Adv.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Rohit Amit Sthalekar, AoR; Mr. Hamza Prince Bhat, Adv.; Mr. Siddhant Singh, Adv.; Ms. Mahima Kapur, Adv.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.

Order Details

  • The Court, noting the adjournment request filed by respondent No.1’s counsel, granted an adjournment.
  • The matter is listed for further hearing on 05‑11‑2026.
  • The interim order dated 01‑12‑2023 continues to be operative and will remain effective until the next date of listing.
  • Order drafted by Assistant Registrars Pooja Sharma and Anjali Panwar (AR‑cum‑PS).

Final Outcome

  • Proceedings are postponed to 5 November 2026; the existing interim order stays in force pending the next hearing.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Petroleum