Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Management of Hindustan Times Ltd (Petitioner)
  • Respondents: Aita Ram & Ors. (Respondent)
  • Origin: Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos. 28741‑28742/2018 arising from an impugned final judgment and order dated 27‑08‑2018 in WP(C) No. 5607/2016 and 07‑09‑2018 in RP No. 342/2018 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Khaitan & Co. with multiple advocates listed; for Respondents: Mr. Ramesh Kumar Mishra and others.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
  • Hearing Date: 16‑09‑2026.

Order

1. The Special Leave Petitions are heard‑in‑part.

2. The Court urged the parties to negotiate and reach an amicable settlement.

3. The petitions are directed to be listed for further hearing on 30‑09‑2026 at 12:00 Noon.

4. The Court expressed hope that better sense will prevail to conclude the long‑pending litigation.

Final Outcome

  • The petitions are adjourned and scheduled for a subsequent hearing on 30 September 2026, with a strong encouragement for the parties to settle the dispute out of court.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Media Litigation, Court Settlement