Case Details

  • Case Name: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 25009/2026
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 25-11-2022 in CRP No. 264/2020 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Date of Order: 29-05-2026
  • Period of Violation/Dispute: Not applicable (delay in filing petition)

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited
  • Respondents: L Venkat... & Anr.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. G. Indira (Advocate on Record)
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 161780/2026 and exemption from filing copy/counter‑copy of the impugned judgment.
  • The core issue was the delay of 1,155 days in filing the Special Leave Petition.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court observed that the delay of 1,155 days was excessive and not justifiable.
  • Consequently, the Special Leave Petition was dismissed on the ground of delay.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Penalty: Dismissal of the Special Leave Petition.
  • Direction: Any pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • No specific corrective actions were mandated beyond the dismissal and disposal of pending applications.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed due to the 1,155‑day filing delay.
  • All pending applications, if any, are ordered to be disposed of.