Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dhiraj Kumar Jha filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 39479/2026 challenging the impugned final judgment and order dated 08‑12‑2025 in LPA No.419/2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
- Respondents: Bihar State Electricity Board & Others.
- The petition seeks relief against the High Court’s decision; IA numbers 232560/2026 (condonation of delay), 232557/2026 (exemption from filing C/C), 232559/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.) are mentioned.
- The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench of Justices Vipul M. Pancholi and Sanjeev Sachdeva on 17‑08‑2026.
Observations & Directions
- The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
- Notice issued to the respondents, to be returned by 05‑10‑2026.
- The petitioner is permitted to file an additional affidavit; the Registry is directed to accept it.
- Order signed by Court Master Neha Gupta on 17‑08‑2026 at 15:00:24 IST (signature not verified).
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing is formally condoned; procedural steps set for notice return and possible additional affidavit, allowing the petition to proceed.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Electricity Sector