Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Modi Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Modi Naturals Ltd. and others; Respondents: Vinp Distilleries and Sugars Pvt. Ltd. and others.
  • Origin: Impugned final judgment and order dated 16-06-2026 in WP No. 109133/2025 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad.
  • Multiple Special Leave Petitions (SLP) filed: No. 22963/2026, 22648/2026, 22922/2026, 25589/2026, Diary No. 44174/2026, and others for exemption from filing certified copy, permission to file additional documents, and stay applications.
  • Counsel for both parties appeared before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.

Final Outcome

1. Permission granted to file SLP(C) Diary No. 44174/2026.

2. Applications for exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment and for filing additional documents/facts/annexures are allowed.

3. Notice to be issued to respondents in SLP(C) Nos. 22963/2026, 22648/2026, 22922/2026, 25589/2026 and Diary No. 44174/2026.

4. Counsel appearing for respondents on caveat in the respective SLPs and Transfer Petitions to accept notice.

5. Counsel for petitioners directed to serve all counsel appearing for the same respondents in the connected SLPs and Transfer Petitions.

6. Matter listed for hearing on 04.08.2026; pleadings may be completed in the interim.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Special Leave Petition, Supreme Court