Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung

Order Date: 01-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: B.M. Purnachandran (Petitioner)
  • Respondents: Chennai Metro Rail Limited & others (Respondent No.1 to No.6)
  • Nature: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 21531‑21538/2026 filed by the petitioner against the metro rail company and associated parties.
  • Hearing: The petitions were called for hearing on 1 September 2026 before the Registrar.
  • Counsel: Petitioner's advocates – Mr. Ashwarya Sinha (AOR), Mr. Aditya Malhotra, Mr. Sankalp Mahindru, Ms. Surbhi Kumari. Respondents' advocates – Mr. Anandh.k (AOR), Ms. Iyer Shruti Gopal, Mr. Karuppiah Meyyappan, Mr. Raghunatha Sethupathy B.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent No.1 has already filed a counter‑affidavit.
  • Service of notice is complete on Respondents No.2 to No.5, but none of them have entered an appearance.
  • Respondent No.6 is directed to file its counter affidavit on or before 15 September 2026.
  • After 15 September 2026, the matter will be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Learned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Infrastructure