Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour (NCC).
- Respondents: Union of India & others.
- Petition Numbers: IA No. 209126/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects) and IA No. 209125/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
- Hearing Date: 31-07-2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Prashant Bhushan, Adv. Ms. Abiha Zaidi, AOR Mr. Pritam Raman Giriya, Adv. Ms. Nisha Tiwari.
- Background: A set of rules was notified in May 2026 requiring detailed reference in pleadings. The petitioner sought to withdraw the existing writ petition and file a fresh petition reflecting the new rules.
- Court’s Observation: The petitioner was permitted to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file a fresh petition on the same cause of action before this Court or the jurisdictional High Court.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition was dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to re‑file a fresh petition.
- Order digitally signed by Registrar SACHIN KUMAR SRIVASTAVA on 03‑08‑2026 at 10:08:43 IST.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Court Order