Summary: The Supreme Court of India, on 03‑08‑2026, heard Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 1368/2024 arising from the High Court of Karnataka’s judgment dated 19‑06‑2023. The petitioner is Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation; the respondent is Gadigayyasm… Hiremath & Anr. The Court, comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva, issued the following orders:
- Respondent 1 is granted three weeks from the hearing date to file a counter‑affidavit; any rejoinder must be filed within two weeks thereafter.
- The matter is re‑listed for hearing on 25‑09‑2026.
- Diary No. 6184/2025 records that the Court condoned the delay in filing and exempts the petitioner from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment and its official translation.
- A notice is issued, returnable on 25‑09‑2026. Ms. Rashi Bansal, counsel present on caveat/advance notice, waives service for respondent 1, so notice need not be served on that party.
- Service of notice to respondent 2 shall be effected by all modes, including dasti (hand‑delivery).
- All pleadings must be completed by the next date of hearing.
- The order is signed by Court Master Babita Pandey and Preeti Saxena.
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