Supreme Court Defers Shukla Appeal, Six-Month Listing

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Chief Justice and Justices Joymalya Bagchi, V. Mohana)

Order Date: 12-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant Gyanesh Shukla vs Respondent Chancellor University of Lucknow & others.
• Matter: Civil Appeals No(s). 14101‑14102/2024; IA No. 33324/2026 filed for early hearing of the appeals.
• Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Rahul Pratap, AOR Mr. Samarth Mohanty, Adv. Mr. Muhammad Maroof.
• Counsel for Respondent: Mr. Farrukh Rasheed, AOR Mr. Seraj Ahmed, Adv. Mr. Sayed M Hurmul, Adv. Ms. Harshita Singhal, Adv. Mr. Shakeel Ahmed.
• The Court considered the request for an early hearing and the procedural status of the appeals.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered that the appeals be listed for hearing after six months before an appropriate Bench.
• IA No. 33324/2026 (early hearing application) was disposed of accordingly.

Topics: Procedural Order, Civil Appeal