Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 09-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: The appellant is the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd (SIPCOT); the respondents are D. Vijay Kumar & Ors.
  • Origin: The application arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 27-07-2026 in Civil Appeal No. 9422/2026 passed by this Court.
  • Application Types: IA No. 287403/2026 – Clarification/Direction; IA No. 305609/2026 – Condonation of Delay in Filing.
  • Counsel: For the petitioner – Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sr. Adv., and a team of senior advocates; for the respondents – Mr. Arvind Nayyar, Sr. Adv., and a team of advocates.
  • Court Composition: Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Justice V. Mohana.

Observations & Directions

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the miscellaneous applications.

2. A notice is issued to the respondents, returnable on 27.11.2026.

3. Mr. Rakesh K. Sharma, AOR, accepts the notice on behalf of the respondents/non‑applicants.

4. The unrepresented respondents may be served through dasti notice for the fixed date.

5. The appellant, SIPCOT, is directed to return the acquired land in accordance with paragraph 13 of the judgment dated 27.07.2026.

6. Regarding alternative land that may be offered in some cases, the respondents are granted liberty to inspect that land and submit any objections.

7. The petitioner (SIPCOT) is directed to furnish the full description of the alternative land being offered to the respondents.

Final Outcome

  • Delay in filing is condoned; notice is set for return on 27.11.2026; SIPCOT must return the originally acquired land per the earlier judgment and provide a complete description of any alternative land, allowing respondents to inspect and raise objections. Unrepresented respondents will be served via dasti.

Topics: Land Acquisition, State Industrial Promotion