Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Rajasthan Steel Chambers; Respondent – Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd. & Ors.
  • Proceedings: Civil Appeal Diary No. 35354/2026 arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 13‑02‑2025 in AN No. 111/2018 and the order dated 05‑05‑2026 in RP No. 7/2025 passed by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi.
  • Application: IA No. 186550/2026 – condonation of delay in filing the appeal.
  • Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Anand Ganesan, Adv.; Mr. Pramod Dayal, Adv.; Mr. Nikunj Dayal, Adv.; Ms. Harsha Rao, AOR; Ms. Aishwarya Subramani, Adv.; Mr. Robin Singh, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondent: (not listed).
  • Background: The appellant filed an appeal against the order dated 13‑02‑2025. A prior Civil Appeal No. 12205/2025 filed against the same order was dismissed by this Court on 22‑09‑2025, leaving the appellant free to renew its challenge after the disposal of a review petition before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity.
  • Subsequent Development: The Appellate Tribunal dismissed the review petition by a later order dated 05‑05‑2026.

Order Details

  • The Court observed that the delay of 415 days in filing the present appeal is condonable because the earlier appeal (No. 12205/2025) had been dismissed, thereby preserving the appellant’s right to contest the original order.
  • Consequently, the delay is condoned.
  • The Court directed that a notice be issued, returnable on 11‑09‑2026.
  • Service of the notice shall be effected by all modes, including dasti.

Signature

  • Digitally signed by Babita Pandey on 14‑07‑2026 (Signature Not Verified).
  • Also signed by Preeti Saxena, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH).

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court formally condoned the 415‑day filing delay, allowing the appellant to proceed with its challenge of both the 13‑Feb‑2025 order and the 5‑May‑2026 review dismissal.
  • A notice has been issued with a return date of 11‑Sep‑2026, and service will be effected through all permissible channels.

Topics: Court Order, Delay Condonation, Electricity Sector Litigation