Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Suo Moto Writ Petition (Civil) No(s). 9/2025 titled "IN RE: PHALODI ACCIDENT".
- Parties: Petitioner(s) (unnamed victims/representatives) vs National Highways Authority of India & Others (Respondent(s)).
- Nature: The petition raises issues concerning unauthorized occupants related to the Phalodi accident and seeks relief from the Court.
- Proceedings: Heard on 13‑Oct‑2026 before Hon'ble Justices Vikram Nath and Apresh Kumar Singh. Counsel included Amicus Curiae Atmaram N.S. Nadkarni, Solicitor General Mr. Tushar Mehta, and numerous senior advocates representing both petitioners and respondents.
- Applications listed: Multiple Interlocutory Applications (IA) covering orders/directions, clarifications, ex‑parte stays, exemptions from filing annexures, interventions, modifications of court orders, stay applications, and permission applications (e.g., IA No. 308397/2026, IA No. 269086/2026, IA No. 289277/2026, etc.).
Final Outcome
- The Court reserved judgment on all petitions/applications concerning unauthorized occupants.
- The interim order directing maintenance of the status‑quo remains in force until the final orders/judgment are pronounced.
- Parties are permitted to file brief written notes within two weeks of this order.
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