Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16117/2022 filed by THE BRUHATH BANGALORE MAHANAGARA PALIKE against B. CHINNASWAMY SETTY & ORS.
  • Hearing conducted before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh on 20-07-2026.
  • Counsel for petitioner: M/S. Nuli & Nuli, Advocate-on-Record (AOR) Mr. Dharam Singh.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Shreyas Mahale, Adv.; Mr. Madhavender Singh, Adv.; Ms. Jahanvi Malik, Adv.; Mr. Harisha S.r., AOR.
  • Respondent Nos.1 and 4 were denied the opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit.
  • Notices served on respondents Nos.3, 5, and 6 returned with the remark "unclaimed"; service deemed complete pursuant to the judgment in K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan (1999).
  • Reference made to 7 Supreme Court Cases 510 and an order dated 13.10.2023 in T.P. (C) No. 2090/2019; no appearance entered on behalf of the respondents in those matters.
  • Counsel for petitioner directed to take appropriate steps concerning deceased respondents Nos.2 and 7 within two weeks.
  • The matter is listed again for hearing on 21-08-2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Registrar’s order confirms deemed service of notice on certain respondents, declines further counter‑affidavit filing for others, and mandates petitioner’s counsel to address deceased respondents, with the next hearing scheduled for 21‑08‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Municipal Litigation

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