Hey there! Let's dive into a recent court decision that might interest you, especially if you're into railway stories or small business tales. It's all about a tea stall at a railway station and a legal battle for a few extra months of operation.
M/S Shri Ram Associates, the business running the tea stall, got their spot at Shridham Railway Station in Jabalpur Division through an official letter on November 2, 2020. Their permit was supposed to end on December 4, 2025, but they wanted more time.
The court had previously given more time to similar businesses. For example, on March 7, 2025, in a case called "Sadeek Ali Versus Union of India and Others," a 7-month extension was granted. This set an example that M/S Shri Ram Associates hoped to follow.
M/S Shri Ram Associates argued that since the Indian Railways' catering policy is the same everywhere in the country, they should also get an extension like others did. They promised, officially, to leave the stall after the extra 7 months.
Judge Mini Pushkarna, who was in charge of the case, agreed with M/S Shri Ram Associates. On December 1, 2025, she decided that the stall could stay open for another 7 months, starting December 4, 2025, as long as they paid the required fees.
"The petitioner will be allowed to operate the Catering Stall/Tea Stall... for a period of 7 months from 04th December, 2025."
M/S Shri Ram Associates must submit a written promise within four weeks, agreeing to leave after the extension. The Railways can start looking for new businesses to take over once this period ends.
