Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar (Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)

Order Date: 28-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: South Eastern Coalfields Limited & Ors.; Respondent: Vinod Kumar Koushik.
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) No. 27967/2025, with related SLP(C) Nos. 29773/2025, 27042/2025, 11351/2026 (IV‑C).
  • The petitions sought condonation of delay in filing spare copies of Interlocutory Applications IA No. 251005/2026, IA No. 251009/2026, IA No. 251065/2026.
  • Counsel for petitioners included AOR Mr. Parijat Kishore and advocates Ms. Swapna Upadhyay, Ms. Mudia Arora, Mr. Aryan Sharma.

Final Outcome

  • The Registrar ordered that delay in filing spare copies for all unserved respondents in the above matters is condoned.
  • Immediate issuance of notice is directed.
  • The matters are to be listed before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with the order dated 22‑08‑2026.
  • A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record.

Topics: Court Procedure, Coal Industry, Legal Compliance