Supreme Court Allows BSES Rajdhani Exemption, Rs1L

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: MUSTQIM (petitioner) vs BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (respondent).
• Applications: IA No. 203743/2026 (exemption from surrendering) and IA No. 203744/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment).
• The Court considered IA No. 203743/2026 and, after hearing counsel, granted exemption subject to the petitioner depositing Rs 1 lakh with the respondent, with proof to be submitted within two weeks.
• The sentence rendered by the Order dated 20 March 2026 in CT Case No. 587/2021 shall remain suspended until the first date of listing of the Special Leave Petition before the appropriate Bench as per the roster.

Final Outcome

• Exemption from surrendering is allowed on condition of a Rs 1 lakh deposit; the earlier sentence remains suspended pending the SLP listing.

Topics: Legal Exemption, Power Sector