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