Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: M/S Tata Steel Limited (Petitioner) vs. The State of Jharkhand & Others (Respondents).
- Origin: The petition arises from impugned final judgment and order dated 14‑03‑2023 in LPA No. 227/2012, 14‑03‑2023 in LPA No. 236/2012, and 23‑11‑2023 in CR No. 91/2023 passed by the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi.
- Applications filed: IA No. 74989/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No. 74986/2026 (exemption from filing certified copy), IA No. 74991/2026 (exemption from filing official translation), IA No. 74983/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures), IA No. 74984/2026 (permission to file lengthy list of dates); and with Diary No(s). 10919/2026 – IA No. 122959/2026 (condonation of delay), IA No. 122962/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 122949/2026 (exemption from filing certified copy), IA No. 122951/2026 (exemption from filing official translation).
- Counsel: Petitioner's counsel comprised Ms. Aishwarya Bhati (A.S.G.) and a team of senior advocates; Respondent's counsel included Sr. Adv. Guru Krishna Kumar and AOR Mr. Saksham Maheshwari.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed all applications for exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment, exemption from filing official translation, permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures, and permission to file a lengthy list of dates.
- Delay in filing the various applications was condoned.
- Notice was issued; Mr. Saksham Maheshwari, learned AOR, accepted notice on behalf of the respondents. The counter‑affidavit must be filed within four weeks, and any rejoinder affidavit within two weeks thereafter.
- The petitioner’s counsel is permitted to serve the standing counsel for the State.
- Status quo with respect to construction and alienation shall be maintained pending further proceedings.
- The matter is listed for hearing on 24‑09‑2026.
Topics: Court Order, Legal Procedure, Status Quo