Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Saroj Thakar & Anr.
  • Respondents: Indo Arya Central Transport Limited & Anr.
  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (C) No.31152/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19-08-2026 in FMAT No.26/2024 passed by the High Court at Calcutta.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. M. Shoeb Alam (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Vasu Shastry (Adv.), Mr. Anirudh Goyal (Adv.), Ms. Tanya Srivastava (Adv.), Mr. Khalid Ali (AOR), Mr. Anmol Kheta (Adv.). No counsel listed for respondents.
  • Hearing Date: 07-09-2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
  • The Court noted the petitioners’ advanced age and the need for a swift resolution of the High Court matter.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court directed the High Court to decide FMAT No.26 of 2024 at the earliest.
  • The Special Leave Petition is disposed of.
  • All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of, terminating the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction over the dispute.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Transport Company