Supreme Court Condones Delay in MCD Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 34767/2026 filed by MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI (Petitioner) against HEMANT GANDHI & ORS. (Respondents).
• Origin: Arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 14-01-2026 in LPA No. 514/2019 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
• Interim Applications: IA No. 180572/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No. 180574/2026 and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
• Hearing: Conducted on 31-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the interim application.
• The Court ordered that a notice be issued to the respondents, which must be returned on or before 25.08.2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Municipal Governance