Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 20‑Aug‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: ASR DREDGING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED (represented by AOR Mr. Lakshmeesh S. Kamath and advocates Ms. Samriti Ahuja, Ms. Aditi Prakash, Ms. Anushka Singhal).
  • Respondents: M/S CHINAR SHIPPING INFRASTRUCTURE (INDIA) PRIVATE LTD & ORS. (represented by AOR Mr. Harshad V. Hameed).
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 7297‑7299/2025 filed before the Supreme Court.
  • Hearing took place on 20‑Aug‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
  • The Court noted that opportunity for respondent No. 5 to file a counter‑affidavit had already been declined.
  • Service reports for respondents Nos. 1‑4 have not been received from the concerned Trial Court; the Court issued a reminder to the Trial Court to furnish these reports.

Final Outcome

  • The matter was listed again for hearing on 25‑Sep‑2026.
  • No counter‑affidavit will be entertained from respondent No. 5.
  • The Trial Court is directed to submit the pending service reports for respondents 1‑4.
  • A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Litigation