Naksh Steel SLP Extension for Counter Affidavit

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Naksh Steel Pvt Ltd & Anr.
• Respondents: Union of India & Ors.
• Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17311/2025, arising from impugned judgment and order dated 09-05-2025 in SCA No. 5837/2025 of the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
• Related SLPs: 25409‑25412/2026 (III‑B) and associated exemption applications.
• Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Paresh Dave, Mr. Shamik Shirishbhai Sanjanwala, Ms. Shubhangi Aggarwal, Ms. Anushree Prashit Kapadia, Mr. Pranay Bhardwaj, among others.
• Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker, Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka (State of Gujarat), Mr. Malak Manish Bhatt, Mr. Janender Kumar Chumbak, and others.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka, counsel for the State of Gujarat, a two‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit.
• Any rejoinder affidavit must be filed within one week after the counter‑affidavit.
• The matter is listed for further hearing on 30‑10‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Special Leave to Appeal