Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23310/2025 filed by Narendra Kumar Sand & Ors against Narmada HydroElectric Development Corporation Ltd & Ors, arising from impugned final judgment dated 18-07-2025 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur (CR No. 710/2025).
- The petition seeks relief against the High Court’s decision; the matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Justice N.V. Anjaria.
- Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Greeshm Jain, Mr. Ashwani Kumar Dubey, Mr. Arihant Sand, Mr. Kumar Mangalam, and Mr. Gaurav Mishra. Counsel for respondents included Mr. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General Mr. Vivek Singh, Ms. Saumya Saraswat, and Ms. Astha Agarwal, among others.
Order
1. Special leave to appeal is granted.
2. The hearing is to be expedited.
3. The appellants, without prejudice to their contentions, may explore legal options for suitable modifications before the appropriate forum.
4. Upon filing such an application, the respondent corporation is permitted to raise any objections available under law.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court has allowed the appeal to proceed, set an expedited timetable, and permitted both parties to seek interim modifications, with the respondent retaining the right to object to any such applications.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Hydro Power