Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 01-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21317/2026 filed by State of West Bengal & others against New Kenilworth Hotel Private Limited and another, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 26-02-2026 passed by the High Court at Calcutta in FMA No. 226/2024.
- The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.
- Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Raghavendra P. Shankar (A.S.G.), Mr. Nishant Awana, AOR Mr. Suraj Kundu, and Adv. Mr. Amogh Pandey. No counsel listed for respondents.
Order
1. Issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 07.12.2026.
2. The effect and operation of the impugned judgment and order dated 26.02.2026 shall remain stayed for ten (10) weeks.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the High Court’s 26 February 2026 judgment for ten weeks and directed the respondents to file a notice reply by 7 December 2026, thereby preserving the status quo pending further proceedings.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Hospitality