Supreme Court Schedules Gujarat v Asian Paints

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: The State of Gujarat & Ors.
• Respondent: Asian Paints Limited.
• Caveator: Rustom B. Hathikhanwala (counsel).
• Petition filed as Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 19969/2019.
• Hearing conducted on 25‑08‑2026 in chamber before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
• Counsel for petitioners: Ms. Priyal Sheth, Adv. Ms. Deepanwita Priyanka, AOR Mr. Satyalipsu Ray.
• Counsel for respondent: Mr. Rushabh Tripathi, Adv. Mr. Kunal Cheema, AOR.
• Additional AOR: Mr. Rustom B. Hathikhanwala.

Final Outcome

• Petitioners’ counsel confirmed that a copy of the Special Leave Petition was served on Mr. Rustom B. Hathikhanwala, counsel for the caveator.
• The Court ordered the Registry to process the matter for listing before the Court.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Litigation