SC Condones Delay in Guruswamy vs Karnataka

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: B.S. Guruswamy
• Respondent: Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation Limited
• Origin: The petition stems from an impugned final judgment and order dated 10‑04‑2026 issued by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru in WA No. 1835/2024.
• Petition Details: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 50611/2026 filed seeking relief against the High Court order; IA No. 254874/2026 specifically sought condonation of delay in filing the petition.
• Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 16‑09‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.

Order

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued, which shall be returnable within four weeks from the date of this order.

Final Outcome

• The filing delay is formally excused, allowing the petition to proceed, and the Court has mandated issuance of a notice with a four‑week return period.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Delay Condonation