Authority: Supreme Court of India (Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 25231/2024)

Order Date: 29 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Union of India & Ors. (Petitioner) vs. M/s Shriram Food Industry Ltd. & Anr. (Respondent).
  • Hearing Details: The matter was called for hearing on 25‑08‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, sitting in chamber.
  • Counsel Representation: Petitioner's counsel, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Maroria (AOR, N.P.), appeared but failed to serve a copy of the petition to the respondent's counsel, Ms. Charanya Lakshmikumaran (AOR). No representative appeared on behalf of the petitioner to pursue the matter.
  • Court Observations: The Court noted the failure to serve the petition copy and the absence of petitioner representation, emphasizing the need for procedural compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants the petitioner's counsel an additional two weeks to supply the copy of the petition to the respondent's counsel.
  • It is expressly clarified that any further default will attract appropriate orders as deemed fit by the Court.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Food Industry