Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung)
Order Date: 18-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – M/S SURJEET HYUNDAI (ESHN AUTO CORP INDIA LLP); Respondents – Member Secretary, Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Anr.
- Proceedings: Civil Appeal No. 7948/2026, along with IA No. 162575/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.) and IA No. 162570/2026 (stay application), was called for hearing on 18‑08‑2026.
- Counsel: For the appellant, Mr. Harpreet Singh Gupta (Advocate‑on‑Record). For the respondents, Mr. Raghav Sharma (AOR), Mr. S.S. Rebello, Mr. Mridul Shukla, Mr. Pranjal Pandey, Ms. Moulishree Pathak (Advocates).
- Issues: The matters pertain to procedural applications seeking exemption from filing and a stay, arising out of a dispute between the automobile entity and the state pollution control authority.
Order
- The Court directed that any counter‑affidavit on behalf of Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 must be filed on or before 01‑09‑2026.
- Post‑deadline, the matters shall be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with the applicable rules.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- Respondents are given a clear deadline (01‑09‑2026) to submit any counter‑affidavit; failure to do so will result in the matters being listed for hearing without further submissions.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Environmental Regulation, Automotive Industry