Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 33359/2025 filed by Mumbai Port Authority against National Commission for Scheduled Caste & Ors.
  • The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 19-08-2025 in WPL No.1449/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
  • The matter was heard by a two‑judge bench comprising Hon. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Meharia & Company with senior advocate Ms. Rekha Palli and a team of advocates; counsel for the respondents comprised a team led by Mr. P. V. Yogeswaran and Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Sinha as AOR.

Observations & Reasoning

  • The bench examined the grounds of the petition and found merit to grant special leave to appeal.
  • The judgment was recorded as reportable, indicating its significance for legal precedent.

Final Outcome

  • Leave to appeal was granted.
  • The appeal was allowed as per the signed judgment placed on the file.
  • Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Judgment, Port Authority