Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17388/2026 filed by Rushabh Outdoors & Anr against the State of Maharashtra, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 06‑04‑2026 in WP No. 227/2017 of the High Court of Bombay.
- The application (IA No. 158782/2026) seeks permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures.
- The hearing on 08‑Oct‑2026 was before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
- The State of Maharashtra had been previously directed to file a counter‑affidavit by 31‑Aug‑2026, which it failed to do despite the Court’s indication that it would be the last opportunity.
Final Outcome
- The Court orders the State of Maharashtra to pay costs of Rs 5,000 (Rupees five thousand only) to the petitioners.
- The State must file its counter‑affidavit, together with proof of payment of the costs, within three weeks from the date of this order (i.e., by 29‑Oct‑2026).
- Any rejoinder by the petitioners may be filed within one week after the counter‑affidavit is filed.
- The matter is re‑listed for hearing on 06‑Nov‑2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Court Adjournment, Costs Order