Case name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 5172‑5173/2026
Petitioner: Somaji Babaji Thakor
Respondent: General Manager, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. & ANR
Court: Supreme Court of India
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh
Related IA numbers: IA No. 25405/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No. 25407/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment), IA No. 25408/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.)
Date of hearing: 27‑05‑2026
Underlying impugned judgment: Final judgment and order dated 08‑09‑2025 in RFA No.145/2021 and RFA No.146/2021 passed by the High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Period of dispute: Not specified
Parties Involved
Petitioner: Somaji Babaji Thakor
Respondent: General Manager, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) and an additional respondent (ANR)
Petitioner's counsel: Mr. Aniket Vijay Seth, Advocate on Record
Respondent's counsel: Mr. Sidhanth Kumar, Advocate; Mr. Sahil Tagotra, Advocate on Record
Issues / Allegations / Violations
The petition seeks special leave to appeal against the Gujarat High Court’s judgment dated 08‑09‑2025 in RFA Nos.145/2021 and 146/2021. Specific allegations or alleged breaches are not detailed in the order.
Findings & Observations
The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel, did not make substantive findings on the merits of the case; it addressed only procedural matters concerning the filing of documents.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court granted the respondent a period of four weeks to file a vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks after the counter‑affidavit.
The matter is listed for further hearing on 25‑08‑2026.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Respondent must comply with the stipulated timelines for filing the vakalatnama, counter‑affidavit, and any rejoinder affidavit.
No additional compliance measures or financial adjustments are ordered.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The procedural order is enforceable; failure to adhere to the filing deadlines may result in further court action.
