Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 06-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 6160/2026 filed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Ors against respondent Rakesh Kumar (IA No. 29055/2026) seeking condonation of delay in filing.
  • The appeal arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 04-08-2025 in Writ‑A No. 10925/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
  • The matter was heard before Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Piyush Sharma, AOR Mr. Anuj Kumar Sharma, Adv. Ms. Priyanka Sanyal. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Shubham Singh, AOR Mr. Mohd Shadab Ahmad Naqvi, Adv. Mr. Kamal Kishor.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, upon receiving a letter from respondent’s counsel requesting time to file a counter‑affidavit, adjourned the proceedings.
  • The matter is listed for hearing after two weeks from the date of the order.
  • The order is signed by Deputy Registrar (Assistant Registrar) Asha Sundriyal and Poonam Vaid.

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