Supreme Court Condones Delay in SL Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 06-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Satya Garg
• Respondents: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Others
• Origin: Impugned final judgment and order dated 20-04-2026 of the High Court of Rajasthan, Jodhpur (DBCWP No. 995/2012).
• Applications: IA No. 297713/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects) and IA No. 297712/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment).
• Counsel for petitioner listed; bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in refiling the Special Leave Petition is condoned.

2. The petitioner's counsel submitted that there cannot be a punishment debarring promotion in future (observation noted).

3. Court directed issuance of notice, returnable within six weeks.

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