Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 12823/2026 filed by Union of India & Anr against M/s Vengad Resorts and Retreats Ltd & Anr.
  • The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 18-12-2025 in WA No. 1106/2016 of the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
  • Hearing held on 17-08-2026 before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for respondents included Mr. Manu Krishnan G, Mr. Vishnu P., Mr. Aljo K. Joseph, and Mr. Sashwat Mishra.

Order

  • Respondents’ counsel was granted four weeks’ time to file a counter‑affidavit.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 11‑09‑2026.
  • Order recorded by Court Master (SH) Assistant Registrar Kapil Tandon and Nidhi Wason.

Final Outcome

  • Adjournment granted; case to proceed on 11 September 2026 after filing of counter‑affidavit.

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