Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17984/2026 filed by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd against State of Gujarat & Ors, arising from the final judgment and order dated 06‑05‑2026 in SCA No. 6953/2026 passed by the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad.
  • The petition was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for the petitioner: Senior Advocate Mr. Dama Seshadri Naidu (mentioned) and Mr. Chirag M. Shroff, AOR. Counsel for the respondents: Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka, AOR and Mr. Pradeep Misra, AOR.
  • The matter was mentioned on 13‑10‑2026; the Court referred to its earlier order dated 06‑10‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed that the interim arrangement ordered by the Gujarat High Court on 06‑05‑2026 shall continue to remain in force until the High Court varies that order.
  • The Supreme Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on the merits of the dispute, leaving substantive considerations to the High Court.
  • The order was recorded by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Assistant Registrar Jayant Kumar Arora, digitally signed on 15‑10‑2026 (signature not verified).

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Interim Order Continuation, Pharmaceutical Litigation