Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Service Complete, Hearing Oct15

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)

Order Date: 16-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25498/2026 filed by The Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (petitioner) against Sri Shrikant Gurappa Taufakire @ Tapakire & Ors. (respondents).
• The matter was called for hearing on 16‑09‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
• Service of notice to respondent No. 1 was returned marked “Unclaimed”; per judgment in K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan & Anr (1999) and Registrar Court Order dated 13‑10‑2023, service is deemed complete.
• No appearance has been entered by respondent No. 1 or respondent No. 2.

Final Outcome

• The court deemed service on respondent No. 1 complete despite the “Unclaimed” return.
• No appearance from respondent No. 2; the matter remains pending.
• Counsel for the petitioner is directed to file fresh particulars of respondent No. 3 together with a spare copy by 23‑09‑2026.
• The matter is listed for further hearing on 15‑10‑2026.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Service of Notice