Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
Order Date: 03-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: G. Pushpagandhi & Ors.; Respondents: Cuddalore Power Company Ltd and Cuddalore Power Generation Corporation.
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal No.19984/2026, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 22-10-2024 in SA No.312/2015 of the Madras High Court.
- Counsel for petitioners: Mr. V Puneedhan, Mr. D Naveena, Mr. Sriram P.; AOR Mr. P Thamizhendhi. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Sivagnanam Karthikeyan, Mr. Lakshay Singh, Mr. Tushar Giri.
- The Court noted parties' desire to explore mediated settlement.
Directions
- Parties directed to appear before the Coordinator, Supreme Court Mediation Centre on 17-08-2026 at 11:00 a.m.; initial appearance to be virtual, thereafter as per mediator’s directions.
- The matter shall be listed with the Mediation Report on 26-10-2026.
- Exemption granted from filing of IA No. 154767/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 154774/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
Final Outcome
- The dispute is to be resolved through mediation as per the above schedule, with procedural exemptions and reporting requirements imposed by the Court.
Topics: Mediation, Court Proceedings, Power Sector