Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 10-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.26778/2026 filed by Suma Minerals Private Limited against Indian Oil Corporation Limited & others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 20-04-2026 in DBCSAW No.204/2026 of the Rajasthan High Court.
- Underlying SB Civil Writ Petition No.13951/2024 remains pending before the learned Single Judge of the High Court.
- The High Court had, as an interim measure, directed the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) to assist in the removal of certain petroleum products within 15 days from the date of the order.
- On appeal, the Rajasthan High Court Division Bench set aside that portion of the order, observing that it amounted to granting final relief.
- The Supreme Court, after hearing senior counsel Mr. P.S. Patwalia for the petitioner, expressed prima facie disagreement with the Division Bench's view.
Final Outcome
- The Court issued notice to the respondents, with the notice returnable on or before 31-08-2026.
- Service of the notice through Dasti mode was also permitted.
- No substantive merits of the petition were decided; further proceedings will determine the final relief.
Topics: Petroleum Removal, Legal Proceedings