Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 27-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23960/2026 filed by Zenith Investment (P) Ltd (Petitioner) against Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited & Another (Respondents).
  • Hearing conducted on 27 October 2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Piyush Dwivedi (Advocate‑on‑Record, No. 2658).
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Ajit Pudussery (Advocate‑on‑Record, No. 65), Mr. Ashutosh Bamezai, Mr. Uddyam Mukherjee, Mr. Swapnil Pattanayak, Ms. Kratika Kushwaha, Ms. Meghna Nag (all Advocates).

Order

  • The Court directed that any counter‑affidavit on behalf of Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 must be filed on or before 17 November 2026.
  • After filing, the matter will be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court for further hearing.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • No substantive judgment rendered; procedural direction issued requiring respondents to submit counter‑affidavit by 17‑Nov‑2026, after which the case will be listed for continuation.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Special Leave to Appeal, Court Order