Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India (Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 14-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 9056/2026 filed by DARGAH HAZRAT KHALIFAT-UR RAHEMAN REHMAT-ULLA-ALIA (SUNNI MALKHED) as petitioner.
  • Respondents: SYEDA AHMEDIA BANU @ AHMEDUNISSA BEGUM & ORS.
  • Application for admission IA No. 169414/2026 seeking permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Preetam Shah, Mr. Vanshaj Tyagi, Mr. Dhanajay Kumar, Mr. K. Krishna Kumar (AOR).
  • Counsel for respondents: Ms. Mansa Shukla, Ms. Pritha Srikumar Iyer (AOR), M/S. Ahmadi Law Offices, Mr. Shariq Ahmed (AOR).
  • The court record notes that a counter affidavit has already been filed by the respondent.
  • Service of the petition was completed on the respondent in March 2026; additional service to respondent No.3 was completed in April 2026, but no appearance has been entered.

Final Outcome

  • On oral request of learned counsel for respondent No.2, the Registrar grants a final two‑week period, as the last opportunity, to file a counter affidavit.
  • If the counter affidavit is filed within this period, it will be taken on record; otherwise, any further opportunity to file a counter affidavit will be declined, as service was completed in March 2026.
  • After the expiry of the two‑week period, the Registry is directed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceeding shall be furnished to the concerned learned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Court Order