Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31447/2026 filed by M/S. Vijay Petroleum against Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. & others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21-08-2026 in SCA No. 16262/2024 of the Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad.
- The petitioner sought relief from the Supreme Court to set aside the High Court’s decision; additionally requested reasonable time to vacate storage facilities, equipment, fixtures, and fittings from the premises and hand over vacant possession to the landlord/DHR.
- Respondent counsel opposed any time extension but indicated a one‑month period could be considered if the petitioner filed an undertaking before the Court by 14‑09‑2026.
- The Court noted the long‑pending litigation between the parties.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court found no merit in entertaining the Special Leave Petition and dismissed it outright.
- The Court granted the petitioner a one‑month period, effective from the date of the order, to remove the storage facilities/equipment and vacate the premises, conditioned upon filing an affidavit undertaking by the petitioner and the partners of the firm on or before 14‑09‑2026.
- The petitioner is directed to continue paying the agreed rent to the respondent until the premises are vacated.
- Any pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Special Leave Petition; Oil Storage Dispute