Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25861/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 02‑12‑2025 in WPCT No. 231/2025 passed by the Calcutta High Court.
- Respondents: Bithika Choudhury & Ors.
- The petition seeks condonation of delay in filing IA No. 202250/2026 and condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects in IA No. 202252/2026 before the Supreme Court.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Anand Varma, with Additional Officer of the Rank (AOR) Mr. Polavarapu Sai Charan. No counsel appeared for respondents despite service of notice.
- Hearing took place on 24‑08‑2026 before a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
Final Outcome
- The Court noted the non‑appearance of respondents, heard petitioner’s counsel, and reserved the order. No substantive decision on the condonation applications has been rendered.
Topics: Condensation of Delay, Supreme Court Petition, Special Leave Petition