Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 06-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 18284‑18287/2025 were filed by REENA against THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, KARNATAKA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION & ORS.
- The petitions arise from the impugned final judgment and order dated 10-01-2025 in MFA No. 5074/2014, MFA No. 5075/2014, MFA No. 5076/2014 and IA No. 1/2024, all passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru.
- The matter was called for hearing on 06-08-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.
- Counsel appearing: For the petitioner – petitioner‑in‑person; for Respondent No.1 – Ms. Kiran Suri, Senior Counsel; for Respondent No.2 – Mr. Aditya Kumar, Counsel. Additional counsel for respondents included Ms. Sneha Irine Kachhap, Mr. Amith J, Mr. P. Srinivasan, and Mr. Yash Kotak (all AOR).
- Amicus Curiae Ms. Awantika Manohar, appointed by order dated 11.07.2025, was also present.
- The Court heard arguments on the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and specifically considered the cost implications for disposing of the matters.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted special leave to appeal (Leave granted).
- Ms. Awantika Manohar, the Amicus Curiae, was discharged from her role.
- Arguments were concluded.
- The civil appeals are reserved for judgment.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Transport Sector, Judicial Order