Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 16-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Emerald Heights International School & others; Respondents: Union of India & others.
- The matter involved IA No.317005/2026 (ex‑parte interim relief) and IA No.323295/2026 (application for impleadment).
- Heard on 16‑10‑2026 before Hon’ble Chief Justice Justice Joymalya Bagchi, with counsel listed for both sides.
- The application sought to implead an additional party as a respondent.
Final Outcome
- IA No.323295/2026 is allowed; the applicant is ordered to be impleaded as a respondent and the cause‑title will be amended.
- Notice issued, returnable on 07‑12‑2026; the case is tagged with W.P. (Civil) No.1120/2026.
- Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker, AOR, accepted notice on behalf of the Union of India.
- Counter‑affidavit, if any, to be filed within six weeks.
Topics: Impleadment, Supreme Court, Writ Petition