Supreme Court heard petition by Indian Hume Pipe Co. Ltd seeking special leave to appeal High Court order rejecting its defence filing.
Petition argues summons served 04‑02‑2025 lacked annexures, which were supplied 19‑03‑2025, extending the 120‑day period beyond 15‑07‑2026.
Written statement filed on 07‑07‑2025, within alleged extended period, but High Court deemed it beyond condonable delay.
Supreme Court issued notice on the annexure service issue, set return date 28‑07‑2026, stayed further suit proceedings.