This is a regulatory disclosure made by Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL) to the BSE and NSE under SEBI LODR Regulation 30. It is a follow-up to a previous disclosure made on 22nd July, 2026.
The disclosure concerns Civil Appeal No. 9185 of 2026, filed by Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited (JMNIPL) in the Supreme Court of India against Jagran Prakashan Limited & Ors. The appeal was listed for hearing on 24th July, 2026.
Key Developments from Supreme Court Hearing (24-07-2026):
- The Hon'ble Supreme Court, comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva, heard the matter.
- The court granted permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures and additional facts/grounds (pertaining to IA Nos. 204406/2026, 204987/2026, and 204407/2026).
- Mr. Kapil Sibal, learned senior counsel for respondent No. 1 (Jagran Prakashan Limited), stated that the company's Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 31.07.2026 at 02.30 p.m. would not be held and would be postponed due to the pendency of this matter.
- The court issued notice in the appeal, returnable on 03.08.2026.
- The understanding is that the matter will be taken up after the completion of hearings in all other miscellaneous matters.
- Service of notice is to be effected by all modes, including dasti.
- Counsel for respondent No. 1 (Jagran Prakashan), respondent Nos. 2, 3, and 4, and respondent No. 9 waived service and accepted notice.
- Notice is to be served on unrepresented respondents by all modes, including dasti.
- The court directed that pleadings be completed.
The order from the Supreme Court was uploaded on 27th July, 2026, and a copy is enclosed with this disclosure.
Corporate Impact:
In view of the Supreme Court proceedings, Jagran Prakashan Limited has postponed its Board Meeting that was scheduled for 31st July, 2026. The next date for the Board Meeting will be notified in due course.
Future Disclosures:
The company commits to making further disclosures in accordance with SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015, as and when any material development occurs in these proceedings. The next update will be provided upon a material development. This information will also be uploaded on the company's website (www.jplcorp.in) and the websites of the stock exchanges.
The disclosure is signed by Amit Jaiswal, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Jagran Prakashan Limited.