Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: State of Chhattisgarh (Petitioner) filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 26131/2026 against Swadesh AgroTech Limited (Respondent), arising from the High Court of Chhattisgarh’s final judgment and order dated 30‑January‑2026 in ARBA No. 24/2018.
  • Interlocutory applications: IA No. 188588/2026 seeking condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects, and IA No. 188587/2026 seeking exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 14‑July‑2026 before a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Narasimha, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe. Counsel for the State included Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta and senior advocates; counsel for the respondent included Sr. Adv. Amit Anand Tiwari and others.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory applications.
  • The Court expressed that it is not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment and order dated 30‑January‑2026.
  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed; the interlocutory applications, if any, are disposed of, leaving the High Court’s order effective.

Topics: Legal Decision, State‑Company Dispute