Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 33565/2026 filed by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑08‑2026 in CO No. 2552/2026 of the Calcutta High Court, against M/s Hada Brothers Private Limited.
- The petitioner seeks relief from the High Court’s decision; the respondent contests the petition.
- Counsel for petitioner included Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta, Mr. Udayaditya Banerjee, and several advocates; respondent counsel comprised Dr. S. Muralidhar and senior advocates.
- The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
Court Observations & Directions
1. Issue notice to the respondent.
2. Respondent’s counsel, Mr. S. Muralidhar, accepted notice and undertook to file a counter‑affidavit within four weeks from the date of the order.
3. Formal issuance of notice to the respondent is waived.
4. The matter is listed for further hearing on 16‑11‑2026.
5. Parties are directed to maintain the status‑quo in all respects concerning the subject premises pending the next hearing.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court has initiated proceedings by ordering notice and a counter‑affidavit, while preserving the status‑quo on the disputed premises and scheduling the next hearing for 16 November 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Port Infrastructure, Court Order