Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-09-2026 (order signed by Registrar on 18‑09‑2026; hearing held on 17‑09‑2026)
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – Jindal Ferrous Limited; Respondent – A to Z Company.
- Nature of Proceeding: Special Leave Petition (Civil) (Diary No. 48132/2026) arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17‑04‑2026 passed by the High Court of Delhi (ARBP No. 2108/2025).
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Nidhi Mohan Parashar (AOR Mr. Sarad Kumar Sunny) and a team of advocates.
- Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Anurag P. Sahay (AOR Mr. Alok Raj) and counsel.
- Background: The petition challenges the Delhi High Court’s earlier judgment; the respondent sought procedural relief to file a counter‑affidavit.
Court Observations & Directions
1. The respondent’s counsel informed the Court that a vakalatnama had been filed recently and requested additional time to file a counter‑affidavit.
2. The Court directed that the necessary steps be completed within four weeks from the date of the order.
3. The matter was ordered to be re‑listed for further hearing on 30‑10‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted the respondent a four‑week extension to file its counter‑affidavit and scheduled the next hearing for 30‑10‑2026, thereby allowing the proceedings to continue.
Topics: Procedural Extension, Civil Litigation