Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 25-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.8876/2025 filed by Deepak Kumar Sahoo, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25-04-2023 in WP(C) No.18541/2021 passed by the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack.
- Respondents: M/s Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd. & Ors.
- Hearing conducted on 25-09-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Kunal Cheema (AoR), Mr. Shubham Chandankhede, Adv., Mr. Rushabh Tripathi, Adv.
- Counsel for respondents: Mr. Raj Kumar Mehta‑562 (AoR), Ms. Himanshi Andley, Adv., Mr. Brijender Chahar, A.S.G. (N/P), Mr. Nachiketa Joshi, Sr. Adv. (N/P), Mr. Praneet Pranav, Adv., Mr. Yashraj Bundela, Adv., Mr. Mukesh Singh, Adv., Mr. Amrish Kumar, AoR, Dr. Arun Kumar Yadav, Adv.
Order
- After arguments, the Court directed the learned counsel for the respondents to take instructions as to whether the petitioner can be adjusted on a suitable post in any capacity so that he may have some sort of regular employment.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 30-11-2026.
- Order digitally signed by SAPNA BISHT, Court Master, on 26‑09‑2026 at 12:59:30 IST.
Final Outcome
- No definitive employment decision was made; the Court issued a procedural direction for the respondents to consider and report on possible regular employment for the petitioner, with the issue to be revisited on 30‑11‑2026.
Topics: Employment, Court Proceedings