Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 10134‑10135/2025 filed by Bengaluru Development Authority & Anr versus the estate of the deceased K.V. Jayalakshmamma & others.
  • Related IA numbers: IA No. 287537/2025, IA No. 89876/2025, IA No. 337752/2025, each exempted from filing O.T.
  • Hearing conducted before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung on 23 July 2026; petitioner counsel Ms. Uditha Chakravarthy, Adv. Abhay Singh Yadav, Adv. Ankur S. Kulkarni; respondent counsel team listed.
  • Issues centered on filing of counter affidavits by respondents.

Order Details

  • Respondent Nos. 1.1 to 1.3, 3.1 and 3.2 are directed to adopt the counter affidavit previously filed by deceased Respondent No. 3.
  • Respondent No. 2 has already filed its own counter affidavit; no further action required.
  • Respondent No. 4 failed to file a counter affidavit despite the last opportunity; the Court declines any further opportunity to file.
  • Counsel Mr. Anil C. Nishani, appearing for Respondent Nos. 1.4, submitted that the counter affidavit filed by Respondent No. 2 will be adopted by Respondent No. 1.4; this submission is taken on record.
  • The matter is to be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • Counter affidavits are adopted as directed; Respondent 4’s filing opportunity is terminated; the case will be listed for further hearing.

Topics: Procedural Order, Affidavit Filing