Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 16827‑16828/2023 filed by The Evexia Lifecard Ltd (formerly M/s Kavit Industries Ltd) against The Custodian & Ors.
  • Interlocutory applications sought condonation of delay in filing, condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects, and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Hearing conducted in chamber before Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran on 22 July 2026.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Pratik R. Bombarde (Advocate on Record). Counsel for respondents: Mr. Arvind Kumar Tewari (Advocate on Record).

Order Details

1. Respondent No. 1 has appeared through counsel.

2. Service on Respondent No. 2 returned “no such person in the address”.

3. Service on Respondents No. 4‑9 returned “addressee left without instructions”.

4. Petitioner directed to furnish fresh addresses and complete service on Respondents 2‑9 within four weeks.

5. Service of notice on Respondent No. 3 is complete, but no appearance recorded; court to await appearance.

6. Petitioner permitted to serve Respondents 2 and 4‑9 through counsel appearing for them in the High Court.

7. Matter listed for hearing after four weeks.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court granted the petitioners’ request to extend time for service, imposed a four‑week deadline to obtain correct addresses and complete service, and allowed alternative service via High Court counsel; the case will be revisited after this period.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Service of Notice