The Supreme Court of India heard Civil Appeal No.5297/2024 between Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (appellant) and Bhagirati Nayak & others (respondents) on 7 Oct 2026. Counsel informed that respondent No.1, Bhagirati Nayak, died in 2025, prompting the Court to declare the appeal abated against the deceased respondent. The Court permitted the respondent’s counsel to take necessary steps regarding the deceased and listed the matter for hearing after three weeks. This content may not be financially relevant.