Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 11-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.26357/2024 filed by Aditya Birla Capital Ltd against Shashikant Gangar (deceased) thr. LR & Ors., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 15-10-2024 in WP No.1230/2024 of the High Court of Bombay at Goa.
- The petitioner sought service of notice on unserved respondent No.3; conventional service attempts had failed.
- Respondent No.1 requested additional time to file a rejoinder to the counter‑affidavit filed in IA No.193145/2026.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court permitted substituted service for respondent No.3 by publishing the notice in the Times of India (English – Maharashtra edition) and Maharashtra Times (Marathi), both having circulation in Maharashtra. Proof of publication must be filed by the next date of hearing.
- Respondent No.1 may file its rejoinder to the counter‑affidavit before the next hearing date.
- The matter is re‑listed for hearing on 08.09.2026 and will retain its position in the list.
- The interim order dated 11.11.2024 continues to operate until further order.
Final Outcome
- Substituted service via newspaper publication authorized; procedural timelines set for proof of publication and rejoinder filing; case proceeds with next hearing scheduled for 08 September 2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Substituted Service, Supreme Court Order