Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: The Kolhapur Municipal Transport & Ors.; Respondent: Makrand Uttam Kalekar.
  • The petitions (SLP(C) Nos.27776‑27819/2026) arise from a High Court judgment dated 27‑04‑2026 covering numerous WPs.
  • Intervention applications IA No.236125/2026, IA No.236123/2026, IA No.237560/2026 were filed; IA No.237560/2026 sought to implead the State of Maharashtra.
  • Counsel: Senior Counsel Vinay Navare for petitioners; counsel Siddharth Dharamadhikari for the State; other advocates listed.
  • The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Final Outcome

  • The Court allowed IA No.237560/2026, thereby impleading the State of Maharashtra as a party‑respondent and directing notice to its counsel.
  • After hearing, the Court found no sufficient ground to interfere with the impugned High Court order and dismissed all special leave petitions (Nos.27776‑27819/2026).
  • All pending applications were ordered disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Municipal Transport