Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 19-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: JAYSOM GALAXY CONTRACTOR BHAGVANJI RAYANI (represented by advocates Mr. Vedant Mishra, Mr. Kartik Gupta, Mr. Gaurav Shokeen, Mr. Vikas Kumar, Mr. Jitender Kumar, Mr. Anil Kumar, AOR).
- Respondent: HUF Representative of Goswami (deceased) through legal heirs Vijaykumar Somwarpuri Goswami & Ors.
- Proceedings: Miscellaneous Application Diary No. 26242/2026 in SLP(C) No. 28433/2018; IA No. 133473/2026 (Appropriate Orders/Directions) and IA No. 133477/2026 (Condonation of Delay in Filing).
- Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Background: The petitioner, Bhagvanji Rayani, aged 80/81, sought an early hearing of a Second Appeal in a litigation that began more than 30 years ago. An earlier Supreme Court order dated 22.10.2018 had granted permission to appear in person, condoned delay, and directed the High Court to expedite disposal. Despite this, the High Court had adjourned the matter approximately 60 times.
Order Details
1. Delay in filing is condoned.
2. The Court reiterated its earlier order of 22.10.2018, noting the petitioner’s advanced age and the protracted nature of the dispute.
3. The Court expressed concern that the High Court had not acted on its specific direction and had continued to adjourn the case.
4. The Secretary General of the Supreme Court is directed to send a copy of this order to the High Court, instructing that the case be allocated to an appropriate Bench for expeditious disposal, preferably within four months from the date of this order.
5. The Miscellaneous Application is disposed of.
6. Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court condoned the delay, directed the High Court to prioritize and dispose of the matter within four months, and closed the miscellaneous application along with any pending interlocutory applications.
Topics: Judicial Procedure, Delay Condonation, Expedited Disposal