Court Sets Deadline in Sarada vs MCD

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar)

Order Date: 05-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17632/2026 filed by K Sarada Devi against Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Anr.
• Hearing held on 5 Oct 2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung; petitioner appeared in person, respondents represented by counsel including Mr. Praveen Swarup and others.
• The Court noted that service on respondent No.2 was incomplete and that no appearance had been filed for respondents No.3 and No.4.
• Issues addressed included filing of counter‑affidavit by respondent No.1 and method of service on respondent No.2.

Final Outcome

• Respondent No.1 directed to file a counter‑affidavit on or before 26 Oct 2026.
• Petitioner's request to serve respondent No.2 by Dasti was allowed; affidavit with proof of Dasti service to be filed by 26 Oct 2026.
• No appearances recorded for respondents No.3 and No.4; matter listed again for hearing on 16 Nov 2026.
• Order digitally signed by Registrar Divyanshi Mishra on 5 Oct 2026 at 16:45:56 IST; copy to be furnished to the advocate‑on‑record.

Topics: Court Procedure, Service of Notice, Affidavit Filing