Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 30-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31965/2026 filed by The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) against Malabika Pal (Majumder) & Ors., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 13-07-2026 passed by the High Court of Tripura in WPC No. 244/2026.
- The application (IA No. 271421/2026) sought exemption from filing a certified copy (c/c) of the impugned High Court order.
- Hearing took place on 28-09-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varela. Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Muddam Thirupathi Reddy (AoR), Mr. Avneesh Garg, and Adv. Utkarsh Sharma. Counsel for the respondents comprised Mr. Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharjee, Sr. Adv. Satyam Pandey (AoR), and a team of advocates.
Observations & Directions
- The Court allowed the application for exemption from filing the certified copy of the impugned order.
- The order was digitally signed by Varsha Mendiratta on 30-09-2026 at 12:35:49 IST (signature not verified).
- A notice was issued, returnable on 03-12-2026. Advocate-on-Record Satyam Pandey accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents.
- The respondents are directed to file a counter‑affidavit within four weeks from the date of the notice.
- The status quo existing as on the date of the order shall be maintained by both parties with respect to the subject property until the next date of listing.
Final Outcome
- Exemption from filing the certified copy of the impugned High Court judgment was granted to NHIDCL.
- Procedural notice issued with a return date of 03‑12‑2026; counter‑affidavit deadline set for four weeks thereafter.
- The existing status quo on the disputed property remains in effect pending further proceedings.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Infrastructure