Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25353/2026 filed by Chairman and Managing Director, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) & ORS. against Vimal Kishore Mishra & ORS.
- The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 02‑12‑2025 in WPC No. 8192/2025 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
- Counsel appearing for petitioners included Mr. N. Venkataraman, A.S.G., and Mr. V.C. Bharathi; respondents were represented by Mr. Ishaan Sharma, Mr. Anurag, Mr. Amrish Kumar, Dr. Arun Kumar Yadav, Mr. Piyush Sharma, Mr. Arun Kr. Sharma, Ms. Priyanka Sanyal, and others.
- The Court considered IA No. 183982/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing and other procedural matters.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered steps to be taken to serve the unserved respondents.
- Permission was granted for "Dasti" service of documents.
- Condonation of delay in filing IA No. 183982/2026 was approved.
- Petitioners are at liberty to file a rejoinder affidavit to the counter‑affidavit filed by respondents.
- The interim order dated 20‑07‑2026 shall continue to remain in effect.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 11 December 2026.
- Order digitally signed by Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Justice Arun Palli on 21 Sep 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Telecommunications