Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 13167/2026 filed by The Management, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Salem) Ltd against respondent P. Manivannan, arising from the High Court of Madras judgment and order dated 09-01-2025 in WA No. 35/2025.
- The petition includes three interlocutory applications: IA No. 98877/2026 for condonation of delay in filing, IA No. 98872/2026 for exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment, and IA No. 98874/2026 for exemption from filing other documents.
- The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih, with counsel for the petitioner (Ms. Haripriya Padmanabhan, Sr. Adv.; Ms. Kanika Kalaiyarasan, AOR; Ms. G. Indira, AOR) and counsel for the respondent (Mr. B. Ragunath, Adv.; Ms. N.C. Kavitha, Adv.; Mr. Aditiya Santhosh, Adv.; Ms. Nimisha Thomas, Adv.; Lawfic, AOR).
Order
1. The petitioner is directed to file a rejoinder affidavit before the next date of hearing.
2. The matter is listed for hearing on 11‑08‑2026.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court adjourned the proceedings, requiring a rejoinder affidavit and scheduling the next hearing for 11 August 2026.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Court Proceedings