Supreme Court Dismisses Gujarat SLP Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: The State of Gujarat & Others
• Respondent: Kataria Transport Company Pvt. Ltd.
• The petition stems from an impugned final judgment and order dated 12-03-2025 issued by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad (SCA No. 27429/2007).
• Petitioners sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 183533/2026 and condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects (IA No. 183536/2026).
• The Special Leave Petition (Civil) was filed 309 days after the prescribed period, with no plausible bonafide explanation offered.
• Counsel for the petitioners: Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka, with AOR Mr. Saurabh Singh Fauzdar, Adv.
• The bench hearing the matter comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.

Final Outcome

1. The Court observed a delay of 309 days in filing the Special Leave Petition and found no plausible, bonafide explanation to condone this inordinate delay.

2. The Special Leave Petition is dismissed on the ground of delay.

3. Any pending interlocutory application(s), if any, are disposed of.

The order was digitally signed by Kapil Tandon (Court Master) on 2026.07.20 at 16:33:31 IST (Signature Not Verified) and by Nidhi Wason (Assistant Registrar).

Topics: Court Proceedings, Special Leave Petition