Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction (Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran)

Order Date: 18-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: C.C.E. Ahmedabad II (and in the miscellaneous application, A.K. Chaturvedi & Ors.)
  • Respondents: Gujarat Composites Ltd (and in the miscellaneous application, A.K. Chaturvedi & Ors.)
  • Civil Appeal No. 551/2021 was originally disposed by an order dated 20-09-2024.
  • An application for restoration of the appeal was filed after a delay of 423 days.
  • The same application also sought condonation of the delay and restoration of the appeal.
  • The Court considered the averments made in the restoration application and the procedural history of the appeal.

Final Outcome

1. The delay of 423 days in filing the restoration application is condoned.

2. The appeal is restored to its original number on the file, as per the signed order.

3. The miscellaneous application and interlocutory applications are disposed of.

4. The Court directs that a notice be issued to the respondents, which shall be returnable after four weeks.

5. Dasti service is permitted in addition to regular service.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Appeal Restoration