Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-06-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 338/2025 seeking condonation of delay in filing.
  • Respondents: RBCL Piletech Infra & Others, IA No. 38356/2025.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Ashish Kumar Tiwari (Advocate-on-Record) and Mr. Sahib Patel (Advocate).
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Animesh Sinha (Advocate), Mr. Umang Shankar (Advocate-on-Record), and Mr. Shubham Budhiraja (Advocate).
  • The matter was called for hearing on 23-06-2026 before Registrar Sh. Vishal.
  • Service status: Service to respondent No.1 was pending; petitioner instructed to take fresh steps within a week. Service to respondent No.2 was completed on 09‑Feb‑2026, but no appearance has been entered. Service to respondent No.3 was completed on 05‑Feb‑2026.
  • Respondent No.3 was granted a final opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit within a week; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further extensions will be granted.
  • The case was listed again for hearing on 12‑Aug‑2026.
  • A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
  • The order was digitally signed by Registrar Rupam Dhamija on 23‑Jun‑2026 (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed the petitioner to effect service on respondent No.1 within one week.
  • Acknowledged completed service to respondents No.2 and No.3 with respective dates.
  • Granted respondent No.3 a last chance to file a counter‑affidavit within a week; further opportunities denied.
  • Scheduled the next listing for 12‑Aug‑2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Service Orders