SETC Special Leave Petition Dismissed

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Justices R. Mahadevan and Manmohan

Order Date: 07-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: State Express Transport Corporation, Tamil Nadu Limited (SETC) represented by Additional Advocate General Ms. G. Indira and Advocate‑on‑Record Mr. B. Karunakaran.
• Respondents: M/s. Ashok Leyland Limited represented by Ms. Meghna Mishra, Adv. Mr. Ankit Rajgariha, and Adv. Mr. Dheeraj P. Deo.
• The Special Leave Petition (C) No. 22222/2026 sought exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment and challenged the final judgment and order dated 27‑04‑2026 passed by the Madras High Court in CMP No. 6533/2026.
• The matter was listed for hearing on 07‑07‑2026 before a partial‑court‑working‑days bench of the Supreme Court.

Final Outcome

• After hearing the counsel, the Court held that it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s order.
• The Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.
• Any pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Transport Sector