Supreme Court Rejects Union Deletion, Indian Oil

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Chamber), Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu

Order Date: 12-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 15174/2025 filed by petitioner Rakesh Kumar Dubey against respondents Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and others, including Union of India as respondent No.2.
• Application (IA No. 267207 of 2025) sought deletion of Union of India from parties, asserting it was not a necessary party.
• Union of India, through counsel, contended it was not a necessary party but retained the right to pray for recalling the notice order issued to it.
• The matter was heard before Justice Sheel Nagu in a chamber on 12 Oct 2026.

Final Outcome

The Court rejected the application for deletion of Union of India; Union of India remains a respondent, and the Registry is directed to process the matter as per procedural rules.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Litigation