Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Ashima Luthra (petitioner)
  • Respondent: Dailmer India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
  • Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 18141‑18142/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 01‑09‑2026 in CRLOP No. 24726/2026 and CRLMP No. 16425/2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras.
  • The petition sought exemption from filing a copy/certificate of the impugned judgment.
  • The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.

Observations & Reasoning

1. The Court stated it is not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s impugned judgment and order; consequently, the special leave petitions are dismissed.

2. It clarified that the impugned judgment shall be read solely for the purpose of disposing the quashing petition filed by the petitioner; the trial court remains free to decide the points/contentions raised before it on its own merits.

3. Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petitions (Crl.) Nos. 18141‑18142/2026 are dismissed.
  • No further interference with the High Court’s judgment; the trial court may independently adjudicate the matters raised.
  • Pending interlocutory applications are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Supreme Court Order