Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)
Order Date: 28-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 16441‑16442/2026 filed by The Bharathidasan University against S. Maheswari & Ors.
- The matter was called for hearing on 28 September 2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
- Respondents numbered 29, 39, 53 and 65 were reported deceased; service pending for respondent no. 50; other respondents have been served.
- Counsel for petitioner (Mr. Velpula Auditya, Adv. Mr. Aakash Nandolia) sought deletion of the deceased respondents.
Order Details
- Counter‑affidavit on behalf of respondents nos. 24 and 31, if any, to be filed by 12‑Oct‑2026, as a final opportunity.
- Service awaited for respondent no. 50.
- Deletion application for deceased respondents (nos. 29, 39, 53, 65) allowed; to be filed by 05‑Oct‑2026.
- Service completed on all remaining respondents; no appearances recorded.
- If deletion application is filed, matter to be listed before a Judge‑in‑Chambers; if not, matter to be listed again before the Court on 03‑Nov‑2026.
- Copy of the Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record.
Final Outcome
- The Court set deadlines for filing counter‑affidavits and the deletion application, directed further listing procedures, and confirmed service status, thereby advancing the SLP proceedings.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Court Order