Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16587/2026 filed by M/S Sterlite Iron and Steel Company against State of Odisha & Ors., arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 09-02-2026 in WP(C) No. 15495/2015 of the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack.
- The petition seeks relief from the Supreme Court; respondents are the State of Odisha and others.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Ninad Laud, Adv.; Mr. Aditya Pratap Swain, Adv.; Ms. Ishani Shekhar, Adv.; Mr. Dcosta Ivo Manuel Simon, AOR. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Srisatya Mohanty, AOR; Ms. Sakshi Mittal, Adv.; Mr. Jyotiraditya Roychowdhury, Adv.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varela, granted the respondents a period of four weeks to file a counter‑affidavit.
- Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks after the counter‑affidavit.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 06‑10‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The petition is adjourned; procedural timeline set for filing of counter‑affidavit and rejoinder, with next hearing scheduled on 06‑10‑2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Steel Industry