Supreme Court Dismisses Jharkhand Bijli SLP

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited & Ors.
• Respondents: M/s Xiphias Software Technologies Private Limited & Anr.
• The petition challenges the final judgment and order dated 26-02-2026 passed by the High Court of Jharkhand (WPC No. 2060/2023).
• Interlocutory applications sought (i) condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects and (ii) exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
• Hearing conducted on 21-08-2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
• It expressed no inclination to interfere with the High Court’s impugned order under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
• Accordingly, the Special Leave Petition was dismissed and the accompanying interlocutory applications, if any, were disposed of, leaving the High Court judgment operative.

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