Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: State of Rajasthan & Others (public interest litigation) seeking relief from a High Court of Rajasthan judgment dated 20‑01‑2026 in DBCWP(PIL) No. 3547/2025.
- Respondent: Brijmohan Sapoot Kala Sanskriti Sewa Sansthan.
- Multiple Interlocutory Applications (IA) were filed for exemption from filing copies of the impugned judgment, permission to file additional documents, and condonation of delay.
- The matter was listed before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu on 20‑07‑2026, with senior counsel Mr. K. Parameshwar appearing for the petitioners.
Court Observations & Directions
1. Permission to file the Special Leave Petition (SLP) is granted in SLP (C) Diary No. 41388/2026.
2. The delay in filing the SLP is condoned.
3. The Court directs that notice be issued in SLP (C) Diary No. 41388/2026.
4. Mr. K. Parameshwar is directed to file a composite counter‑affidavit covering all the Special Leave Petitions within four weeks from the date of this order.
5. Any rejoinder to the composite counter‑affidavit may be filed within two weeks thereafter.
6. Notice is to be issued on applications for impleadment / intervention.
7. The Special Leave Petitions are to be re‑listed after eight weeks on a non‑miscellaneous day.
8. The interim order previously passed shall continue on the same terms until the next date of hearing.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court has allowed the filing of the Special Leave Petition, waived procedural delays, and set a timetable for filing counter‑affidavits, rejoinders, and further hearing, while maintaining the standing interim order.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Special Leave Petition