Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner – Jayeshbhai Jayantilal Shah; Respondent – Sarabhai Chemicals & Anr.
  • Origin: Petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21-06-2024 in LPA No.108/2016 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.
  • Applications: IA No.224461/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing IA No.224460/2026 and exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Procedural History: The Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No.44414/2026 was filed before the Supreme Court, but the Court observed an inordinate delay.

Observations & Reasoning

  • The Court noted that the petition was filed after an unreasonable lapse of time, constituting an inordinate delay.
  • On merits, the Court found no substantive ground to entertain the petition.
  • Consequently, the petition was dismissed both on procedural delay and lack of merit.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition stands dismissed.
  • All pending applications, including IA No.224461/2026, are disposed of.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Supreme Court Decision