Bellbaid Colliery Given 2‑Week Deadline for Counter‑Affidavit

Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 24‑09‑2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 39443/2026 filed by Iswar Goura @ Gouda against Bellbaid Colliery, seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No. 205410/2026 and exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment.
• Service of notice to the sole respondent was completed on 17‑Aug‑2026.
• The Registrar, after hearing counsel (Petitioner: Ms. Purnima Jauhari, AOR Mr. Harsh Mahan, Adv. Mr. O.P. Singh; Respondent: Mr. Rahul Singh Latwal, Adv. Mr. Chandrashekhar A. Chakalabbi, AOR), issued an order granting a final two‑week window for filing a counter‑affidavit.

Final Outcome

• Bellbaid Colliery must file its counter‑affidavit by 31‑Aug‑2026; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further opportunity will be allowed.
• Upon expiry of the period, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with the rules.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Court Order