Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung
Order Date: 06-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: The General Manager, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) petitions numbered 27591/2025, with three sub‑files: SLP(C) No. 36229/2025, SLP(C) No. 3160‑3161/2026, and Diary No. 16800/2026.
- Respondents: K. Thandugan and another (Anr.) for the first two SLPs; a sole respondent for Diary No. 16800/2026.
- On 06‑08‑2026 the Registrar called the matters for hearing. Service on respondent No.2 in SLP(C) No. 36229/2025 was completed but no appearance was entered.
- Respondent No.1 in SLP(C) No. 3160‑3161/2026 has already filed a counter affidavit.
Final Outcome
- For SLP(C) No. 36229/2025: Respondent No.1 must file a counter affidavit by 20‑08‑2026; thereafter the matter will be listed.
- For SLP(C) No. 3160‑3161/2026: Respondent No.2 must file a counter affidavit by 20‑08‑2026; thereafter the matter will be listed.
- For Diary No. 16800/2026: The sole respondent must file a counter affidavit by 20‑08‑2026; thereafter the matter will be listed.
- The Registrar directed that a copy of the record be furnished to the concerned advocates‑on‑record for compliance.
Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Court Procedure