Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 05-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 58414/2026 filed by Uttar Gujarat Vij. Company Ltd against the impugned judgment and order dated 10‑06‑2026 of the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad (FA No. 266/2007).
- Respondents: SuryaBen & Ors.
- Underlying suit: Claim for damages for the death of Natvarlal Amratlal Modi caused by electrocution; the trial court had dismissed the suit.
- High Court’s decision: Allowed the appeal of the respondents, remanded the matter back to the trial court for fresh hearing.
- Supreme Court proceedings: Delay in filing IA No. 298081/2026 condoned; the Court examined the High Court’s order and found no error or infirmity.
- The Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on the merits of the underlying damages suit.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
- All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Power Sector