Supreme Court granted leave in SLP (1920/2025) concerning ONGC and ordered stay of costs from impugned judgment.
Court directed ONGC to appoint respondent No.1 within four weeks, with no stay on the High Court’s appointment direction.
Cross‑appeals (SLP 14905/2026, 9688‑9689/2026) were allowed; vacancy positions deemed filled and ONGC permitted to file affidavit on vacancy status.
Court ordered listing of all matters for November 2026 and recorded the hearing on 19‑05‑2026.