Authority: Supreme Court of India (Inherent Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Y Ramana Rao (individual) filed Curative Petitions (C) No. 11068 of 2025, arising from Review Petitions (C) Nos. 2062‑2063 of 2024 and Special Leave Petitions (C) Nos. 8894‑8895 of 2024, against Respondents: M/S Timken India Ltd. & others.
  • The petitioner sought permission to appear and argue in person (IA No. 54116/2025). The Court noted a defect in the petitions and notified the petitioner via e‑mail dated 30.05.2025, which remained unrectified.
  • Despite the defect, the Court examined the petitions on merits, referencing the parameters laid down in Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra & Anr., (2002) 4 SCC 388.
  • The bench comprised the Chief Justice, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. The order was digitally signed by Additional Registrar Satish Kumar Yadav on 21‑07‑2026 16:59:46 IST (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

  • The application for permission to appear and argue in person was rejected.
  • The Curative Petitions were dismissed as defective and without merit.
  • Consequently, any pending interlocutory application, if any, stands disposed of.

Topics: Court Order, Curative Petition, Legal Dispute