Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28‑07‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 3185/2020 filed by Red Lynx Confederation against Union of India & others.
  • The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 08‑07‑2020 in WPCRL No. 1029/2020 of the High Court of Delhi.
  • Prior order dated 11‑09‑2020 was the last procedural direction before the present hearing.
  • Applications filed: IA No. 63558/2020 (exemption from filing affidavit), IA No. 63556/2020 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment), IA No. 63555/2020 (permission to appear and argue in person).
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. A.N.S. Nadkarni, Senior Advocate (Amicus Curiae) appearing in person; for respondents – Additional Solicitor General Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee and a team of advocates.

Order

  • The Court, after hearing counsel, allowed the request of Mr. A.N.S. Nadkarni (Amicus Curiae) and Mr. Vikramjit Banerjee (Additional Solicitor General) for a four‑week adjournment to complete instructions and file a counter‑affidavit.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 31 August 2026.

Final Outcome

  • A four‑week extension was granted, and the next hearing is scheduled for 31 August 2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Supreme Court Appeal