Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 06-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 12190‑12192/2024 arise from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19‑12‑2023 in FAO(OS)(COMM) Nos. 81/2020, 82/2020 and 83/2020 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
  • Parties: Union of India (Petitioner) versus M/s Panacea Biotec Limited (Respondent).
  • The docket contains numerous Interim Applications (IA) and SLP applications seeking exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment, e.g., IA No. 103341/2024, IA No. 204933/2024, IA No. 165268/2024, IA No. 129416/2025, IA No. 171651/2025, IA No. 222981/2025, IA No. 218040/2024, IA No. 240242/2024, IA No. 211446/2024, IA No. 181270/2025, IA No. 243838/2025, IA No. 3958/2026, IA No. 3953/2026, among others.
  • Applications also include requests for permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures (SLP(C) No. 37054‑37055/2025) and for condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects (Diary No. 34465/2025).
  • Counsel for the Union included the Solicitor General (Mr. Tushar Mehta) and a large team of senior advocates; counsel for the respondent comprised senior advocates and multiple law firms.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sri Narasimha.

Final Outcome

  • The Court issued an order listing the above‑mentioned SLP petitions and interim applications on 01‑12‑2026 for further hearing. No substantive substantive direction or disposal was rendered in this order.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Court Proceedings