Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No.9/2025 titled “IN RE: PHALODI ACCIDENT”, filed by the petitioner(s) against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and other respondents.
- Hearing Date: 08‑09‑2026.
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
- Interlocutory Applications (IA) listed:
- IA Nos. 269085/2026, 269086/2026, 269087/2026, 270241/2026, 270243/2026, 270244/2026, 270465/2026, 270466/2026, 270467/2026 (clarification, direction, exemption, intervention, stay applications).
- IA Nos. 270721/2026, 270722/2026, 270723/2026 (intervention/clarification/stay).
- Counsel for Petitioners: Senior counsel Nikhil Goel, Jayant Bhushan, Kamini Jaiswal, Abhimanue Shrestha, among others.
- Counsel for Respondents (NHAI): Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Ms. Gunjan Sinha Jain, Mr. Shyam Agarwal, and additional senior advocates.
- Amicus Curiae: Mr. Atmaram N.S. Nadkarni.
- Additional Counsel: An extensive roster of senior advocates and AORs appeared, representing both sides and providing assistance to the Court.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed that responses to the listed applications be filed within ten days of the order.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 22‑09‑2026.
- Until that date, a status‑quo order shall be maintained by the parties.
Topics: Road Accident Litigation; Supreme Court Proceedings