Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) No. 21442/2026 (XI‑B) filed by Kendra Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Anr. against Aparna Menon and Anr.
- The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 11‑01‑2023 in DBCWP No.5662/2019 passed by the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jaipur.
- A related earlier petition, SLP(C) No. 18588/2023, is also listed under the same item.
- Inter‑Application (IA) No. 162190/2026 seeks exemption from filing copy/copies of the impugned judgment; IA No. 255950/2026 seeks permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures.
- The matter was called for hearing on 25‑08‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
- Counsel for the petitioners included Mr. Shubhranshu Padhi, AoR Mr. Ashish Yadav, Adv. Mr. Ritik Sharma, Adv. Mr. D. Girish Kumar, Adv. Mr. Jay Nirupam, Adv. Mr. Pranav Giri, among others.
- Counsel for the respondents included Mr. Yogesh Kumar Mahur, Adv. Mr. Ashok, Adv. Ms. Hemalatha Mahur, Adv. Mr. Ronak Karanpuria, AoR, and others.
Order
1. After arguments, counsel for the respondents submitted that a formal application will be filed seeking a similar interim order on the ground of parity with other cases where a direction to give appointment exists during the pendency of the present SLP.
2. The Court directed that the same be done within one week.
3. The matter was listed for further hearing on 22‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court ordered the respondents to file the requested formal application for an interim appointment order within one week and scheduled the next hearing for 22 September 2026.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Appointment Direction, Education Sector