Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Western Coalfields Ltd & Anr; Respondents: Nayak Ajay Dilip & Ors.
- The petition (Special Leave to Appeal No.30671/2026) arises from the High Court of Bombay at Nagpur’s final judgment and order dated 10‑08‑2026 in WP No.6131/2026.
- Petition seeks exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment (IA No.259197/2026).
- Attorney General for India, Mr. R Venkataramani, cited Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams v. K. Jotheeswara Pillai (2007) 9 SCC 461, stating the interim order is effectively a final order and respondents are age‑barred under notification dated 16‑07‑2026.
- The High Court had allowed the respondents‑writ petitioners to submit offline applications, creating a new avenue for age‑barred candidates who previously failed similar examinations.
- Respondents No.4 (Kumar Kavish) and No.11 (Sarban Singh) are specifically mentioned.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court issued notice to the respondents.
- The effect and operation of the impugned order is stayed with respect to Respondent No.4 Kumar Kavish and Respondent No.11 Sarban Singh.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 17‑11‑2026.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Age‑Barred Applications