Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 05-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kanak Srivastava
- Respondents: Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University & Others
- Nature of Proceeding: Special Leave Petition (Civil) arising from an impugned final judgment and order dated 01‑05‑2026 in SA No. 729/2025 of the Allahabad High Court.
- Interim Applications: IA No. 298019/2026 – condonation of delay in refiling / curing defects; IA No. 298016/2026 – exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
- Hearing Details: Heard on 05‑10‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Petitioner’s Submission: Sought permission to withdraw the present SLP, reserving the right to approach the High Court via an application for early listing of the matter.
Final Outcome
- The Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition as withdrawn, granting the petitioner liberty to pursue the contemplated High Court application.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Supreme Court Decision