Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)
- Respondents: Sasi Eloor & Ors.
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28319/2025, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 03-09-2024 in RFA No. 587/2007 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Subhash Chandran K.R (Advocate on Record), Mr. Anirudh K P (AOR), Mr. Bineesh K, Mr. Fidal Tom, and M/s KRS Associates.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. K. Radhakrishnan, Sr. Adv.; Mr. P. Venkat Reddy, Adv.; Mr. Prashant Kumar Tyami, Adv.; Mr. P. Srinivas Reddy, Adv.; Mr. P.V. Narsimha Reddy, Adv.; and M/s Venkat Palwai Law Associates (AOR).
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
Order Details
- The Court granted special leave to appeal to the Kerala State Electricity Board.
- The matter was expedited for hearing.
- The appeal is listed for hearing in December 2026.
- An interim order to continue the status quo was issued pending the appeal.
- The order was digitally signed by Sweta Balodi (Assistant Registrar) on 07-10-2026 at 17:16:22 IST.
Final Outcome
- Special leave to appeal is granted, allowing KSEB to challenge the High Court’s 03‑09‑2024 judgment.
- The case will be heard in December 2026, with the interim order preserving the existing position until then.
Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Electricity Sector Litigation