Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: The Automobile Technicians Association, represented by Ms. Anu Gupta (AOR) and counsel Mr. Prakhar Sharma, Ms. Saumya Behki, Mr. Gaurav Kumar, Mr. Mayank Pandey.
  • Respondents: Malladi Laxmi Narayana & Ors., represented by multiple advocates including Mr. D. Abhinav Rao, Mr. G.v. Rao, Mr. Abhisek Das, Ms. Megha Shaw, Mr. Aniket Singh, Ms. Rakshita, Mr. Guntur Pramod Kumar, Mr. Somanatha Padhan, Mr. D. Srinivas, Mr. Kumar Abhishek, Mr. Pradhuman Singh Rawat, Mr. Avadhesh Kumar Dubey, Mr. Y. Raja Gopala Rao, Ms. Vismai Rao, Mr. Y. Ramesh.
  • Two Special Leave to Appeal petitions: SLP(C) No. 34183‑34184/2026 and SLP(C) No. 17339‑17340/2026.
  • The matter was called for hearing on 13‑10‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.

Orders Issued

SLP(C) No. 34183‑34184/2026

  • Respondent No.4 must file a counter‑affidavit by 27‑10‑2026.
  • Petitioner’s counsel to file spare copies by 26‑10‑2026 for issuance of notice to Respondents Nos.1‑3 and 5.
  • The matter is listed again for hearing on 25‑11‑2026.

SLP(C) No. 17339‑17340/2026

  • Service completed on Respondent No.3.
  • Mr. D. Srinivas, on behalf of Mr. Somanatha Padhan, entered appearance for Respondent No.3 and requested time to file vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit; both to be filed by 03‑11‑2026.
  • Counter‑affidavits for Respondents Nos.1, 2 and 4 to be filed by 27‑10‑2026.
  • After 03‑11‑2026, the matter will be processed for listing before the Court.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record.

Final Outcome

The Court issued procedural directions requiring filing of counter‑affidavits and spare copies by specified dates, completion of service, and scheduling of further hearings; no substantive decision was rendered.

Topics: Procedural Orders, Special Leave to Appeal