Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 36014/2025 filed by Kerala Private Hospitals Association & Anr. against State of Kerala & Ors.
  • The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 26-11-2025 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam in WA No. 1621/2025.
  • IA No. 323603/2025 seeks exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Zulfiker Ali P. S, AOR Mr. Manish Sindwani, Adv. Ms. Lebina Baby, Adv.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Anil Kaushik, A.S.G.; Ms. Madhulika Upadhyay, AOR Mr. Pranjal Singh, Adv.; Ms. Mrigna Shekhar, Adv.; Ms. Disha Thakkar, Adv.; Mr. Ishaan Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Sudhair Bisla, Adv.; Ms. Aswathi M.K., AOR Mr. R. Venkat Raman, Adv.; Mr. Nitish Kumar Mishra, Adv.; Mr. Nishe Rajen Shonker, AOR.

Order

  • In view of a letter circulated by the learned counsel for the respondent (State of Kerala), the Court adjourned the matter.
  • The next listing is scheduled for 08.09.2026.

Final Outcome

  • No substantive direction or judgment on the merits was issued; the proceedings are continued pending further arguments on the next listed date.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Healthcare Regulation