Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Chairman‑Indian Oil Corporation & Others; Respondents: M/s Lallite Filling Centre & Another.
- The petition arises from an impugned judgment and order dated 18 February 2026 passed by the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench (SPLAD No.145/2026).
- Petitioners filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.32873/2026 seeking relief against the High Court order.
- Counsel for petitioners included Additional Solicitor General Raghvendra Shankar and a team of advocates; respondents were represented by counsel Manish Misra and others.
Court Observations & Directions
1. Exemption from filing an official translation of documents was granted.
2. The Court heard arguments from ASG Raghvendra Shankar and counsel Manish Misra on the caveat.
3. Delay in filing intervening applications (IA No.192030/2026, IA No.192028/2026) was condoned.
4. A notice will be issued to the parties.
5. The operation of the impugned High Court order is stayed pending further hearing.
6. The matter is listed for 6 October 2026.
7. Pleadings are to be completed in the interim.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court stayed the effect of the Allahabad High Court order, allowed procedural relaxations, and set a further hearing date of 6 Oct 2026, with instructions to complete pleadings and issue notice.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Oil & Gas