Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Kerala Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers Association (represented by Ms. Pooja Dhar and a team of advocates).
- Respondents: State of Kerala and others.
- The petition (Transfer Petition No. 284/2026) seeks relief against the State; an admission under IA No. 32617/2026 for exemption from filing O.T. was noted on 20‑08‑2026.
- The matter was listed before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
Order Details
1. The State of Kerala’s request for additional time to file its counter‑affidavit was approved, with a three‑week period granted.
2. The case is ordered to be listed for further hearing on 10 September 2026.
Final Outcome
- The extension allows the respondent to submit its counter‑affidavit within the stipulated three‑week window, and the proceedings will continue on the scheduled date of 10 September 2026.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Water Industry Regulation