Supreme Court Dismisses Munda SLP, Condonates Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Dinesh Munda & Anr.
• Respondents: Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) & Ors.
• Origin: Challenge to the High Court of Jharkhand’s final judgment and order dated 11‑08‑2023 in LPA No.565/2022.
• Interim applications: I.A. No.255692/2026 (condonation of delay), I.A. No.255693/2026 (exemption from filing C/C), I.A. No.255699/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
• Hearing: 30‑09‑2026 before a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Jayprakash Bansilal Somani, Adv.; Mr. Manoj Kumar Chowdhary, Adv.; Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Adv.; Ms. Shruti Kriti, Adv.; Mr. Jeevan R. Patil, Adv.; Ms. Pooja Agarwal, Adv.; AOR Ms. Ekta Verma, Adv.; Ms. Gurpreet Kaur, Adv.

Order

1. Delay in filing the interim applications is condoned.

2. The Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment and order of the High Court; consequently, the Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.

Final Outcome

• The petitioners’ request for relief is denied; the High Court’s 11‑08‑2023 judgment remains effective, and the procedural delay is excused.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Judicial Review