Supreme Court Dismisses SLA vs Sharda Gas

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Hussain Khan & Anr.; Respondents: M/s Sharda Gas Company Dealer & Ors.
• The petition (Special Leave to Appeal No. 24305/2026) challenged the final judgment and order dated 25‑03‑2026 of the National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission (FA No. 1532/2017).
• The bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva; counsel for petitioners was Mr. Randhir Kumar Ojha, AOR.
• The Court referred to the precedent set in Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Suresh Chand Jain & Anr., indicating an effective alternative remedy exists before the jurisdictional High Court.

Final Outcome

• The Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
• Petitioners are directed to avail the alternative remedy in the appropriate High Court.
• Any pending applications, if any, are ordered disposed of.

Topics: Court Decision, Consumer Dispute, Legal Remedy