Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 07-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 24444/2026 filed by Union of India & Ors against Indian National Trade Union Congress, arising from the final judgment and order dated 23‑04‑2026 in WPC No. 447/2017 of the Delhi High Court.
  • The petition was listed for admission on 07‑08‑2026 before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included A.S.G. Kanakmedala Ravindra Kumar and advocates A.A. Pandey, Nikhil Aradhe, Eklavya Dwivedi, Amrish Kumar (AOR). Counsel for the respondent comprised senior advocate Sanjoy Ghose, advocates Vyom Raghuvanshi, Akanksha Rathore, Rohan Mandal, Gayatri Tripathi, Subhro Prokas Mukherjee (AOR) and others.

Order

1. Issue notice to the respondent.

2. Respondent’s counsel appearing on caveat to accept notice.

3. Parties to amend their memos within one week.

4. Respondent to file a counter‑affidavit within four weeks.

5. The impugned High Court order dated 23‑04‑2026 shall remain stayed pending further filings.

Final Outcome

The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s impugned order and directed procedural steps for notice, memo amendment, and filing of a counter‑affidavit, thereby preserving the status quo until the petition is fully heard.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Labour Dispute