Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (Petitioner) vs. Bilal Ahmad Bhat & Ors. (Respondents).
- Origin: The Special Leave Petitions (SLP) arise from impugned judgments and orders dated 06‑02‑2026 and 15‑05‑2026 passed by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar in CCP (D) No. 34/2024, WP(C) No. 1546/2021.
- Counsel: For the petitioner – Additional Solicitor General Ms. Aishwarya Bhati and a team of advocates; for the respondents – senior counsel Mr. Shariq J. Reyaz (appearing through video conference) and other counsel.
- Issues: The petitions seek permission to file SLPs, condonation of delay, and a stay of the High Court orders relating to the appointment of 145 Constable Operators.
- Court Composition: Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe (Partial Court Working Days Bench).
Final Outcome
1. Permission to file the Special Leave Petitions (SLP) is granted for Diary No. 33036/2026 and for Diaries 33581/2026, 33583/2026, 33586/2026, 33960/2026.
2. Delay in filing the petitions is condoned.
3. A stay is imposed on the operation of the impugned High Court orders dated 06‑02‑2026 and 15‑05‑2026, and on any further proceedings in the High Court concerning these matters.
4. The petitioner commits to comply with the High Court orders within three months from the date of this order.
5. An affidavit from the Secretary of the concerned Government Department must be filed within one week, undertaking compliance within the stipulated three‑month period.
6. The Special Leave Petitions are disposed of on these terms, and any pending applications, if any, are also deemed disposed.
7. The next hearing is scheduled for 07‑09‑2026, with notice to be returned on that date.
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