Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.22769/2023 filed by UHL Power Company Limited against the State of Himachal Pradesh, challenging the High Court of Himachal Pradesh at Shimla’s final judgment and order dated 24‑08‑2023 in OMPM No. 0023/2023.
  • Judges hearing the matter: Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Sr. Adv. Jaideep Gupta, Sr. Adv. Santosh Kumar, Ms. Dharitry Phookan (AOR 1812), and Adv. Devansh Malhotra.
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. Akshay Girish Ringe (AOR 2334).

Observations & Directions

  • Respondent counsel requested short accommodation on the ground of ill‑health of the panel counsel.
  • The Court granted the request and listed the matter for further hearing on 13‑10‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • No substantive ruling on the merits; the petition is adjourned to 13 Oct 2026 for continuation.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Power Sector