Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Union of India & Anr.; Respondents: Ganesh Electricals & Anr.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.41747/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 02‑07‑2026 in CMP No.14402/2026 & WASR No.72405/2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
- Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 18‑09‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
- Counsel: Petitioners represented by Ms. Aishwarya Bhati (A.S.G.), Mr. Aravindh S. (AOR), Mr. Aadithya Aravindh, Adv., Ms. Anika Bansal, Adv., Mr. Vansh Malik, Adv., Ms. Sonali Jain, Adv., Ms. Atmika Patnaik, Adv.; Respondents’ counsel not listed.
- Issues: Petitioners sought relief against the High Court’s judgment; procedural delay in refiling the Special Leave Petitions was raised.
Order Details
1. The Court condoned the delay in refiling the Special Leave Petitions.
2. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioners' claim, the Court opined that mediation may be explored.
3. The Court directed that notice be issued to the respondents.
4. If the contempt petition (referenced as page‑1‑0) comes up for consideration before the returnable date, the petitioners are granted liberty to seek an adjournment citing this order.
5. The order was digitally signed by Mr. Anirudh Singh, Adv., on 21‑09‑2026 at 17:44:28 IST, with verification by Rashmi Dhyani Pant.
6. Court Master: Senior Personal Assistant (NSH) – Manik Kumar and Sudhir Kumar Sharma.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court formally condoned the procedural delay, suggested mediation as a possible resolution mechanism, ordered issuance of notice to the respondents, and provided the petitioners the right to seek adjournment should the contempt petition be listed before the stipulated returnable date.
Topics: Judicial Procedure, Mediation