Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Sumit Azad & Anr.
  • Respondents: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited & Others.
  • Nature of proceeding: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 37350‑37351/2026, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑09‑2026 in LPA No. 519/2026 and LPA No. 520/2026 passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Radhika Gautam, Advocate on Record (AOR).
  • No counsel listed for respondents.

Observations & Directions

  • The Court granted exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment (IA No. 325869/2026).
  • Permission was accorded to file additional documents, facts, and annexures (IA No. 325868/2026).
  • The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing on 29‑10‑2026.
  • The bench hearing the matter comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Sri Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Registrar‑cum‑PS Assistant Registrar: Kapil Tandon and Nidhi Wason.

Final Outcome

  • The petition was not dismissed; instead, procedural relief was provided, and the case was scheduled for continuation on 29‑10‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Electricity Sector