Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar)
Order Date: 27-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: B.M. Purnachandran (petitioner) represented by counsel Ashwarya Sinha, Sankalp Mahindru, Akshat Agrawal, Surbhi Kumari.
- Respondents: Chennai Metro Rail Limited and others (respondent No.1 to No.6). Counsel for respondents include Anandh K, Ang Bajaj, Iyer Shruti Gopal.
- The petitions are Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 21531‑21538/2026 filed in the Supreme Court.
- Service of notice was completed, but respondents No.2‑5 have not entered appearance.
Order Details
- Respondent No.1 must file a counter‑affidavit by 10‑08‑2026.
- Respondents No.2‑5 have not entered appearance despite service; no specific order recorded for them.
- Petitioner is directed to file fresh particulars concerning respondent No.6 by 03‑08‑2026.
- Petitioner may also file an application for substituted service of respondent No.6 by 10‑08‑2026.
- The matter is listed again for hearing on 27‑08‑2026.
- A copy of the Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the advocate‑on‑record.
Final Outcome
- The Court set deadlines for filing a counter‑affidavit, fresh particulars, and a substituted‑service application, and scheduled a further hearing on 27‑08‑2026.
Topics: Court Procedure, Service of Notice, Counter‑Affidavit