Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 9440/2026 filed by Besant Nagar Club challenging the Madras High Court’s final judgment and order dated 26‑02‑2026 in WP No. 11153/2025 against respondents Samson Prem Doss & others.
  • The petition also sought exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment (IA No. 75235/2026), exemption from filing other documents (IA No. 75236/2026), and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures (IA No. 122306/2026).
  • The matter was heard on 20‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Sr. Adv. Gopal Shankarnarayanan, Sr. Adv. Amit Pai, and others; counsel for the respondents included Sr. Adv. Indira Jaising, Adv. G. Murugendran, and others, with representation by AORs.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order, dismissed the Special Leave Petition, and ordered the pending exemption applications to stand disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Special Leave Petition, Court Judgment