Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Appeal No. 14369/2015 filed by Chairman National Book Trust India (Appellant) against AR Abdul Gaffar & Ors (Respondent).
  • The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Senior counsel Mr. Sanjay Jain was appointed Amicus Curiae, assisted by Ms. Harshita Sukhija, Mr. Nishank Tripathi, Ms. Rishika Agrawal, and Mr. Shreyan.
  • Counsel for the appellant included Mr. Yashvardhan and a team of advocates; the respondent appeared in person.

Final Outcome

  • The Court heard the arguments, reserved the matter for judgment, and directed the parties to file any written submissions within one week of the hearing date. No substantive order or judgment was delivered at this stage.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Publishing