Case Details

  • Case Name: Maharajadhiraj Kamleshwar Singh Charitable Trust & Anr. vs. M.R. Institute of Indian Medical Science, Mohanpur & Ors.
  • Diary No.: 8495/2026 (Special Leave Petition – Civil)
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 11‑11‑2025 in MA No.105/2023 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma
  • Order Date: 22‑05‑2026
  • Relevant IA Numbers: 153206/2026 (Condonation of Delay), 153197/2026 (Exemption from filing C/C), 153202/2026 (Exemption from filing O.T.), 153199/2026 (Permission to file additional documents), 153201/2026 (Permission to file lengthy list of dates)

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner(s): Maharajadhiraj Kamleshwar Singh Charitable Trust & Anr.
  • Respondent(s): M.R. Institute of Indian Medical Science, Mohanpur, & Ors.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Senior Advocate Balbir Singh, along with Advocates Aman Jha, Rishi Tutu, Naman Tandon, Vedant Kohli, Kshitij Mayank, Srijan Sahu, Prashant.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Not listed in the order.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petitioners sought condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects and exemption from filing certain documents (C/C, O.T., additional annexures, and a lengthy list of dates) as indicated by the multiple Interlocutory Applications (IAs) listed.
  • The petition also raised merits of the underlying dispute, but the Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on those merits at this stage.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court, after hearing counsel, condoned the delay in filing the petition.
  • The Court noted the submissions made by Senior Advocate Balbir Singh on behalf of the petitioners.
  • No substantive opinion was expressed on the merits of the petitioners’ claims.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

1. Condonation of Delay: The Court approved the petitioners’ request to condone the filing delay.

2. Mediation Notice: The Court directed that a notice be issued to the respondents to appear before a mediator nominated by the Coordinator of the Supreme Court Mediation Centre.

  • Mediation Date: 1 July 2026 at 12:00 noon.

3. Virtual Attendance: Parties may join the initial mediation sessions virtually; personal appearance may be required later if the mediator deems it necessary.

4. Re‑listing of Petition: The Special Leave Petition is to be re‑listed for hearing in the week commencing 24 August 2026.

5. Mediator’s Report: If the mediator’s report is received before the next hearing, it shall be placed on record.

6. Clarification: The issuance of the mediation notice is not to be construed as the Court’s opinion on the substantive merits of the petition.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Both parties must comply with the notice and appear before the appointed mediator on the specified date.
  • Parties should be prepared to attend subsequent mediation sessions in person if required by the mediator.
  • The petitioner’s counsel must ensure that any additional documents or facts sought to be filed are submitted in accordance with the Court’s directions.
  • The respondent(s) must respond to the mediation notice and cooperate with the mediation process.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Supreme Court’s order condones the delay, mandates mediation, allows virtual participation initially, and schedules re‑listing of the petition for the week of 24 August 2026.
  • The order is enforceable as issued, and any non‑compliance with the mediation notice or subsequent directions may attract further judicial intervention.