Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: R. Saji Surendran (petitioner)
- Respondents: Elsa 3 Maritime Inc. & Others (respondents)
- Nature of proceeding: Special Leave Petition (C) No. 32798/2026 arising from impugned final judgment dated 18-06-2026 of the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam.
- Counsel for petitioner: Senior Advocate V. Chitambaresh and team.
- Counsel for respondents: Senior Advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul and team.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
Order Details
1. The Court heard arguments from both sides.
2. Delay in refiling the petition is condoned.
3. The Court directed that a notice be issued.
4. Pleadings are to be completed in the interim.
5. While the suit filed by the petitioner and the limitation fund proceedings instituted by the respondents continue, final orders in those matters shall await further orders of this Court.
6. The matter is listed for further hearing on 30 November 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted condonation of delay, ordered issuance of notice, instructed completion of pleadings, and scheduled the next hearing for 30 November 2026, with final orders to be pronounced later.
Topics: Court Procedure, Special Leave Petition