Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.30192/2026 filed by Phoenix Arc Limited against State of Kerala & Ors., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 22-06-2026 in WP(C) No.20874/2026 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
  • The petitioner seeks relief from the High Court judgment; the respondents allegedly have not been served with notice, although the petitioner contends that service was effected via dasti.
  • The Court observed that the Office Report indicates respondents are yet to be served, but accepted the petitioner's submission that dasti service had occurred.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants one last opportunity to the respondents to appear and oppose the petition.
  • Respondents are to be served a fresh notice, with a period of two weeks from the date of this order to respond.
  • Dasti service is permitted.
  • The petitioner’s counsel is directed to take fresh steps to ensure issuance of the fresh notice.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Special Leave to Appeal