Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 17322/2026 filed by Amit Kumar Mishra against the State of Gujarat, arising from the High Court of Gujarat’s final judgment and order dated 24-06-2026 in CRMA No. 11328/2026.
  • Two interlocutory applications were also pending: IA No. 276943/2026 seeking exemption from filing the certified copy (C/C) of the impugned judgment, and IA No. 276940/2026 seeking exemption from filing the official translation (O.T.).
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varela on 21‑09‑2026, with counsel listed for both petitioner and respondent.
  • The Court, by suo motu order, added Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. as a party‑respondent, represented by authorized signatory/power of attorney holder Mr. Nirupam Patel, residing at 101, Saffron, Nr. Centre Point, Panchwati Crossroads, Ahmedabad.

Order

  • The Court allowed both IA applications, granting exemption from filing the certified copy and from filing the official translation of the impugned order.
  • Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. was formally added as a respondent by suo motu order.
  • The parties were directed to file an amended memorandum of parties within two weeks of the order.
  • A notice was issued, returnable on 30‑10‑2026; the State of Gujarat, through counsel Ms. Swati Ghildiyal, accepted the notice.

Final Outcome

  • Exemptions from filing the certified copy and official translation were granted; Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. was added as a respondent; procedural deadlines were set for filing an amended memorandum and responding to the notice by 30‑10‑2026.

Topics: Court Procedure, Telecom Sector, Legal Exemptions