Case Details

  • Case name: Sumitra vs Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
  • Petitioners: Sumitra (petitioner)
  • Respondents: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Case/Order No.: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 7555/2026
  • Date of order: 26-05-2026 (hearing), digitally signed 27-05-2026
  • Related prior judgment: High Court of Punjab & Haryana judgment dated 14-Oct-2025 in RSA No.2162/1993

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Sumitra
  • Respondents: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Himanshu Jain, Adv.; Mr. R. Satish Kumar, Adv.; Mr. Naveen Dubey, Adv.; Mr. Atul Jain, Adv.; Mr. Siddharth Jain, Adv.; Ms. Kumari Arti, Adv.; Ms. Vibha Swami, Adv.; Mr. Prateek Gupta, Adv.; Mr. Aditya Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Surya Nath Pandey, Adv.; AOR
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
  • Court Master: Senior Personal Assistant Court Master (NSH) – Sourav Pal, Anu Bhalla

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition challenges the impugned judgment and order dated 14-Oct-2025 passed by the High Court in RSA No.2162/1993.
  • Interlocutory applications IA Nos. 157692/2026, 157693/2026, 157694/2026, 157695/2026 were filed with alleged delays and defects; petitioner seeks condonation of delay, exemption from filing certain documents, and permission for service.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel, decided to condone the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.
  • The Court ordered that notice be issued and be returnable on 17-Jul-2026.
  • Dasti service (hand‑delivery) is permitted, with steps to be taken within one week.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalties imposed.
  • Directions include: respondents must file their counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondents are required to comply with the notice, file counter‑affidavit, and adhere to the timeline for dasti service as directed by the Court.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Delay in filing the interlocutory applications is condoned.
  • Notice issuance and service procedures are ordered, enforceable by the Court.
  • Compliance with the directions is mandatory; failure may attract further contempt or procedural consequences as per court rules.