Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Municipal Commissioner, Lucknow Nagar Nigam (Petitioner) vs. Onkar Nath Shukla & Ors (Respondents).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 12‑05‑2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (CMRAD No.212/2024).
  • Applications filed: (i) exemption from filing official translation; (ii) condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects; (iii) exemption from filing O.T.; (iv) permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
  • Solicitor General of India, Mr. Tushar Mehta, drew attention to pages 48 and 50 (pdf 75‑76) stating that land identified as Khasra No.232 is shown as ‘rasta’ and ‘charm sodhak sthan’; regularising this land in favour of the respondents would be prejudicial to public interest.
  • Respondent counsel, Mr. Abhishek Chaudhary, appeared on caveat and accepted notice on behalf of Respondent No.1.

Final Outcome

1. Exemption from filing official translation was allowed.

2. The Court condoned the delay in filing.

3. Notice was issued to the respondents.

4. Four weeks’ time was granted to file a counter‑affidavit.

5. Status quo as on the date of the order shall be maintained by the parties.

6. Stay of contempt proceedings against the petitioner was ordered.

7. Pleadings to be completed in the interim.

8. The matter was listed for further consideration on 2 November 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Land Dispute