Supreme Court Condones Delay in Coalfields Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Braja Gopal Ghosh filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.27054/2026 challenging the High Court of Jharkhand’s final judgment and order dated 25-08-2025 in LPA No.164/2013.
• Respondents: Central Coalfields Limited and others (IA No.199770/2026) sought condonation of delay in filing.
• The matter was heard before a bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
• Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Rachitta Rai, Ms. Aditi, Adv. Samresh Chandra Jha; counsel for respondents not listed.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory application.
• It ordered that a notice be issued to the respondents, returnable on 11-09-2026.
• Dasti service was permitted, with steps to be taken within one week.
• The notice must direct respondents to file a counter-affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next listing date.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Coal Sector, Procedural Order