Supreme Court Condones Delay in Padmaraju Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Padmaraju S.L & Ors.; Respondent: Managing Director, B.M.T.C.
• Originated from Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 8573/2026, arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 13‑10‑2025 in MFA Nos. 4910/2023 and 1232/2023 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
• Applications filed: IA No. 194286/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 194287/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 194285/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
• Hearing held on 17‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria. Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Anand Sanjay M Nuli (Senior Advocate) and others; respondent’s counsel not listed.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing as well as the delay in refiling the petition.

2. The Court directed that a notice be issued to the respondent, with the notice returnable on 09‑10‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Supreme Court Order