Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Vinod Kumar; Respondent: Department of Posts & Others.
  • Review Petitions: R.P.(C) Nos.9963‑9964/2026 filed to seek review of the order dated 18 June 2026 that dismissed Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos.19402‑19403/2026.
  • Associated applications: IA No. 189732/2026 (listing review petition in open court), IA No. 189729/2026 (discharge of Advocate‑on‑Record), IA No. 189727/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
  • The matter was circulated on 12‑08‑2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.

Final Outcome

  • The application for discharge of the previous Advocate‑on‑Record (IA No. 189727/2026) was allowed.
  • The application for an open‑court hearing of the review petitions (IA No. 189732/2026) was rejected.
  • The Review Petitions (R.P.(C) Nos.9963‑9964/2026) were dismissed in accordance with the signed order dated 18 June 2026.
  • As a result, any pending interlocutory application, if any, also stands disposed of.

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