Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: South Eastern Coal Fields Limited & Ors.
  • Respondent: Suryakant Mishra (IA No. 189888/2026 – condonation of delay in filing IA No. 189887/2026 – exemption from filing O.T.).
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 30409/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 29-01-2026 in WA No. 850/2024 passed by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Upendra Pratap Singh, AOR Mr. Abhishek Grover. Counsel for respondents not listed.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
  • The Court heard the learned counsel and examined the petition seeking interference with the High Court order.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing the interim application.
  • It found no ground to interfere with the impugned order passed by the High Court.
  • The Court expressly stated that the impugned High Court order shall not be treated as a precedent.
  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Court Order