Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 09-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/S Sanyeeji Ispat Ltd. & Anr.; Respondents: Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) & Ors.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 18‑03‑2026 passed by the Gauhati High Court in RP No. 50/2026 and IA(C) No. 27/2026.
- Petitioners filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 36609/2026 seeking relief against the High Court order.
- Two interlocutory applications were filed: IA No. 304484/2026 for condonation of a 30‑day delay in filing the SLP, and IA No. 304371/2026 for condonation of a 77‑day delay in refiling/curing defects.
Order
- The Court condoned the 77‑day delay in refiling the petition.
- Notice was ordered to be issued on the application for condonation of the 30‑day filing delay, returnable on 20‑11‑2026.
- Counsel Mr. Nishant Kumar, appearing on behalf of the respondents, waived service of the notice; therefore, service is not required.
- The respondents are directed to file a counter‑affidavit/reply within two weeks from the date of the order.
- Any rejoinder, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks after the counter‑affidavit.
Final Outcome
- The petition may proceed despite the delays, with the 77‑day refiling delay condoned and procedural timelines set for further filings.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Delay Condonation