Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The Union of India (Petitioner) versus Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Others (Respondents).
- Nature: Special Leave Petitions (Civil) arising out of impugned final judgments and orders dated 03‑01‑2025 in a large number of SCA cases (e.g., SCA No. 11345/2023, 1278/2024, 3736/2024, 4638/2024, 4224/2024, 7108/2024, 9845/2024, 9868/2024, 10186/2024, 10924/2024, 12345/2024, 12318/2024, 19876/2023, 19880/2023, 690/2024, 19418/2023, 118/2024, 21840/2023, 17214/2023, 17792/2023, 2630/2024, 2655/2024, 18222/2023, 18296/2023, 1093/2024, 18593/2023, 18611/2023, 19064/2023, 19111/2023, 19173/2023, 1250/2024, 1653/2024, 3497/2024, 4795/2024, 8347/2024, 8807/2024, 10180/2024, 10501/2024, 11016/2024, 12436/2024, 12659/2024, 12764/2024, 12828/2024, 12914/2024, 12943/2024, 13157/2024, 13277/2024, 13283/2024, 13322/2024) passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad.
- The petitions sought condonation of delay in filing, condonation of delay in refiling, and curing of defects.
- Counsel for the petitioners included Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka (AOR), Mr. Saurabh Singh Fauzdar, among others. Counsel for the respondents comprised senior advocates such as Mr. Shyam Divan, Mr. Pradhuman Gohil, and a long list of additional lawyers.
- The matter was heard before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- The Court noted that a similar Special Leave Petition, SLP (C) No. 18772/2026, had already been dismissed by an order dated 22‑05‑2026.
Final Outcome
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the petitions.
2. In view of the earlier dismissal of a similar SLP, the instant Special Leave Petitions are dismissed.
3. Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
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