Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21 August 2026 (2026.08.21 17:50:09 IST)

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 14835/2023 filed by Employees State Insurance Corporation & Ors. against Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21‑04‑2022 in CMA No. 259/2009 of the High Court for the State of Telangana.
  • Additional applications: IA No. 116772/2023 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 121320/2023 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
  • Hearing conducted on 20‑08‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Manish Kumar Saran (Advocate‑on‑Record), Mr. Sidhant Sharma, Adv., Mr. Aditya Mani Saran, Adv., Mr. Gurpreet Singh, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Aviral Kashyap (Advocate‑on‑Record) with assistance from Mr. Prabhsharan Singh Mohi, Adv. and Mr. Amit Kr. Singh, Adv.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, upon hearing the petitioners’ request for adjournment to file a rejoinder affidavit, adjourned the matter.
  • The petitioners are directed to file the rejoinder affidavit within four weeks from the date of this order.
  • The next date of hearing is fixed for 24‑09‑2026.
  • Order digitally signed by RAJNI MUKHI, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH).

Topics: Court Proceedings, Special Leave to Appeal