Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (Petitioner) and another vs Giri Radha Krishna & others (Respondents).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 38668/2026 arising from High Court judgment dated 20‑02‑2026 in WA No.1508/2025 of the Telangana High Court.
  • Petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No.197671/2026 and exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment; also requested extension to vacate premises.
  • Counsel for petitioners submitted that the time granted by the High Court may be extended to enable IOCL to vacate the premises; the Court found the request reasonable, referencing order in SLP No.18448/2026.

Final Outcome

  • Delay condoned; the Supreme Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned High Court judgment and therefore dismisses the Special Leave Petition.
  • Petitioners are granted time until 30 September 2026 to vacate the subject premises, subject to furnishing the usual undertaking before the High Court within two weeks from the order date.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Oil & Gas