Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 22-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 35589/2026 filed by Jothimani Pilendran (Petitioner) against The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd (Respondent).
- Origin: The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 01-10-2024 in CMA No.2411/2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras, titled "Jothimani Pilendram Vs. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Chennai".
- Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 198122/2026 (condonation of delay) and IA No. 198127/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
- Hearing: Conducted on 22-07-2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Representation: For the petitioner, Mr. T. Harish Kumar appeared as Advocate on Record (AOR). No counsel listed for the respondent.
Order Details
1. The Court noted that the petitioner challenges the impugned judgment and order dated 01.10.2024 in CMA No.2411/2024.
2. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications. (Signature not verified)
3. The Court directed that a notice be issued, which shall be returnable on 07.09.2026.
4. Dasti service (service by post) was permitted; the steps for service are to be completed within one week. This directive was digitally signed by Sourav Pal on 2026.07.22 at 19:26:08 IST (Reason: 1).
5. The notice must expressly state that the respondent is required to file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted condonation of delay, permitted Dasti service, and ordered issuance of a notice with a return date of 07‑09‑2026, obligating the respondent to file a counter‑affidavit and any required replies before the subsequent listing.
Topics: Court Procedure, Interlocutory Application, Service of Notice