Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (formerly Chief Commissioner) and others (Petitioner) vs Andaman Plantation and Development Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and another (Respondent).
- Origin: Petition arises from impugned final judgment and order dated 19-12-2025 in CO No. 75/2025 passed by the High Court of Calcutta Circuit Bench at Port Blair.
- Applications: IA No. 190708/2026 seeks condonation of delay in filing IA No. 190704/2026 and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
Observations & Directions
- The Court granted permission to replace Exhibit P‑26.
- Delay in filing was condoned.
- Notice was ordered to be issued.
- Respondent’s AOR, Mr. Vikas Kumar, accepted and waived service of notice.
- He was granted two weeks to file a counter‑affidavit.
- The matter was listed for hearing after the two‑week period.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court condoned the filing delay, allowed replacement of the exhibit, issued notice, and provided the respondent two weeks to submit a counter‑affidavit, with the case scheduled for further hearing.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Legal Order