Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 06-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: J.H.V. Sugar Limited
- Respondents: State of Uttar Pradesh & Others
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (C) No. 36904/2025 arising from the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad judgment and order dated 09-12-2025 (WPC No. 39089/2025).
- Hearing Date: 06-10-2026 before Hon'ble Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli.
- Counsel: Petitioner's side represented by Adv. Aditya Singh, Anusha Rathore, Aman Sharma, Priyansha Sharma, Naman Tandon, Subhan Shankar Gogoi, Nidhi Jain, Nancy Aggarwal. Respondent's side represented by Sr. Adv. Krishnan Venugopal, Rohit K. Singh, Pritam Bishwas, Umang Motiyani, Nandini Kaushik.
Observations & Directions
1. The Court heard counsel for the Resolution Professional (RP) representing the petitioner.
2. Respondent State counsel, Sr. Adv. Krishnan Venugopal, requested that the RP file an affidavit stating the current operational status of the sugar plant and, if sugar supplies are ordered, identify the party responsible for payment.
3. Counsel for the RP, Aman Sharma, undertook to file a status report covering the plant’s condition and payment responsibility as directed.
4. The matter was listed for further hearing on 13 October 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Resolution Professional is required to submit an affidavit/status report on the plant’s working condition and payment obligations for any ordered sugar supplies. The next hearing is scheduled for 13‑Oct‑2026.
Topics: Insolvency, Sugar Industry