Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 6038/2026 filed by M/S Sandeep Steels against the State of Maharashtra & others, arising from the High Court of Bombay’s final judgment and order dated 13‑Oct‑2025 in AFLTA(PVT.) No. 532/2019.
  • The petition was listed and heard on 08‑Sep‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Ms. Sunita Singh and a team of advocates; counsel for respondents included Mr. Varad Kilor and others.
  • The respondents numbered 1 to 4, with respondents No. 3 and No. 4 seeking time to file a counter‑affidavit.

Order

  • The Court granted respondents No. 3 and No. 4 a period of four weeks to file their counter‑affidavit.
  • Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks after the counter‑affidavit.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 13‑Oct‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • Extension of time granted to respondents No. 3 and No. 4; procedural timetable set for filing of counter‑affidavit and rejoinder; next hearing scheduled for 13‑Oct‑2026.

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