Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Delay Condoned by SC

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (Petitioner) filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 23747/2026.
• Respondents: Sri Shrikant Gurappa Tafakire @ Tapakire & Ors.
• Origin: The petition arises out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 11-03-2025 in RFA No. 100017/2020 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad.
• Interim Application (IA) No. 152808/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing the petition.
• Hearing Date: 24 July 2026.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
• Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Mayank Jain (Adv.), Mr. Nishanth Patil (AOR), Mr. Arijit Dey (Adv.), Ms. Bhumi Agrawal (Adv.), Mr. Abhishek Gupta (Adv.), Mr. Awanish Gupta (Adv.), Ms. Harshita Jain (Adv.).
• Counsel for Respondents: Not listed.

Order

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the IA.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued to the respondents, which must be returned within six weeks from the date of issuance.

Final Outcome

• The procedural delay is formally excused, allowing the petition to proceed.
• A notice will be served to the respondents, with a six‑week deadline for their response.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Delay Condonation