Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Rakesh Kumar Saini (Petitioner) vs The Power Finance Corporation Ltd (Respondent).
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 45217/2026 arising from impugned final judgment dated 02-12-2024 in LPA No. 1175/2024 and RP No. 404/2025 of the Delhi High Court.
- Background: The petitioner filed a review petition before the High Court, which was dismissed; subsequently filed this Special Leave Petition.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Vikas Singh, Avadh Bihari Kaushik, Deepeika Kalia, Sudeep Chandra, Khushi, Prateek Goyal, Rishabh Kumar. No counsel listed for the respondent.
Observations & Reasoning
- The Court noted that the petitioner, having unsuccessfully pursued a review before the High Court, now seeks relief through a Special Leave Petition.
- Considering the circumstances, the Court decided to condone the delay in filing the Special Leave Petition.
Directions
- The Court orders that a notice be issued to the respondent, The Power Finance Corporation Ltd, with the response to be filed by 09-10-2026.
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing the Special Leave Petition is condoned; procedural notice issued to respondent with a specified return date.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Procedural Order