Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 13491/2025 filed by Partner Lease OOD, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 01‑04‑2025 in CRLMC No. 1689/2024 of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
  • Respondents are the Deputy Director and others.
  • Hearing took place on 14‑07‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Shantanu Sharma (Advocate on Record). Counsel for respondents: a team of advocates including Mr. Anil Kaushik (Additional Solicitor General) and others.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the respondents a period of four weeks to file a counter‑affidavit.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 27‑08‑2026.
  • The order was digitally signed by Deputy Registrar Assistant Registrar Asha Sundriyal on 15‑07‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Supreme Court Appeal