Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 29664/2026 filed by Food Corporation of India & Ors. against respondent Kamal Kishor Shondilya, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 05-05-2026 in WA No. 363/2026 of the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
  • The matter was called for hearing on 14-10-2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
  • Counsel for the petitioners: Mr. Purushottam Sharma Tripathi, AOR Mr. Karmanbir Singh, Adv. Mr. Prakhar Singh.
  • Counsel for the respondent: Mr. Kaustubh Shukla, AOR.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted an adjournment sought by the respondent to enable filing of a counter‑affidavit.
  • The respondent must file the counter‑affidavit within three weeks from the order date.
  • Any rejoinder, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks from the order date.
  • The matter is re‑listed for further hearing on 27.11.2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Food Corporation of India