Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15‑Sep‑2026 (digital signature date)
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Union of India & Others
- Respondents: Puja Travels Hotel Paradise (operating from basement near Patna Junction) through its proprietor Manoj Kumar & Others
- Nature of Proceeding: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No.14327/2024, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 06‑Mar‑2024 in CRWJC No.368/2023 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
- Key Allegations/Issues: The respondents sought exemption from filing O.T. IA No.222284/2024, contending that filing the interim application would be unnecessary/burdensome in the context of the appeal.
- Counsel: Petitioners represented by Ms. Archana Pathak Dave, A.S.G., Ms. Gayatri Misra, Adv. Ms. Arushi Singh, Adv. Mr. Gaurang Bhushan, Adv. Mr. Shashank Bajpai, Adv. Mr. B.K. Satija, Adv. Mr. Amrish Kumar, AoR Dr. Arun Kumar Yadav; Respondents represented by Mr. Surya Nath Pandey, AoR, and additional counsel Mr. Krishna Mohan Baitha, Ms. Chavda Dipika Premji, Mr. Anand Mahadeo Sanap, Mr. Satyanarayan.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan.
Order
- The Court, acting on the respondents' prayer, granted exemption from filing O.T. IA No.222284/2024.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 06‑Oct‑2026.
- The order was digitally signed by Court Master (Assistant Registrar) SACHIN KUMAR SRIVASTAVA on 15‑Sep‑2026 at 18:22:15 IST.
Final Outcome
- Respondents are exempted from filing the specified O.T. IA, and the appeal will proceed with a scheduled hearing on 06‑Oct‑2026.
Topics: Legal Exemption, Hospitality Sector, Special Leave to Appeal