Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.29321/2026 filed by V.R.S. Natarajan against BEML Limited and others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25-11-2025 in WA No.1321/2024 passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru.
- Respondents include BEML Limited, Union of India (respondent No.2), and Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (DoPT, respondent No.3). Notice was served on Union of India and DoPT, but neither entered appearance.
- Counsel for petitioner: Nachiketa Joshi, Shashank Shekhar, Mohammad Umar Iqbal Khan, Rahul Baid, J N Singh. Counsel for respondents: Atul Shanker Mathur, Prabal Mehrotra, Sarvapriya Makkar, Khaitan & Co.
Order Details
1. Despite service of notice on Union of India and DoPT, none has entered appearance on their behalf.
2. The petitioner shall supply a copy of the paper book to Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, learned Additional Solicitor General, who may seek instructions to appear on their behalf.
3. In the meanwhile, the appearing respondent shall file a counter affidavit within four (04) weeks. Rejoinder affidavit, if any, shall be filed before the next date of listing.
4. The matter is listed for hearing on 20-11-2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory application, set procedural directions for both parties, and fixed the next hearing date.
Topics: Court Proceedings, BEML Litigation