Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) filed a petition for special leave to appeal (C) No.17954/2023 seeking exemption from filing a clear copy of death certificate (IA No.149514/2024) and exemption from filing a translated copy of death certificate (IA No.162739/2024).
  • Respondent(s): Special Land Acquisition Officer & others.
  • Counsel for ONGC: Mr. Vaibhav Manu Srivastava (Advocate), Mr. Deepak Jain (Advocate on Record), Ms. Anoushka Singh (Advocate).
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva (in chamber).
  • The petition was called for hearing on 31 July 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the proposed legal heirs, namely Kanika Tayal and Jayant Raj Katyal.
  • The notice must be returned within four weeks.
  • The notice issuance is to be carried out by the Court Master (SH) Branch Officer.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Oil & Gas