Supreme Court Grants Leave to Prasar Bharati

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16521/2026 filed by Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) against Stracon India Limited & Anr.
• The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 23-01-2026 in FAO(OS)(COMM) No. 132/2020 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
• Hearing took place on 17-08-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Narasimha.
• Counsel for the petitioner: Mr. Sahil Bhalaik (AOR), Mr. Tushar Giri, Adv. Siddharth Anil Khanna, Adv. Ritik Arora, Adv. Shivam Mishra.
• Counsel for the respondents: Mr. Aashish Dholakia (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Gautam Bajaj, Adv., Mr. Subhoday Banerjee, Adv., Mr. Abhimanyu Kapoor, Adv., Mr. Nitin Saluja (AOR), Ms. Pranya Madan, Adv.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted special leave to appeal.
• The appeal has been ordered to be listed for hearing in the month of December 2026.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Media & Broadcasting