Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Section IV)

Order Date: 13-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No(s). 11721/2018 filed by M/S Induction Furnace Association of North India (Appellant) against Punjab State Power Corporation Limited & others (Respondents).
  • Only C.A. Nos. 11722‑11723 of 2018 are listed, with combined reference C.A. No. 11722‑11723/2018 (IV).
  • Hearing conducted on 13‑07‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
  • Counsel for Appellant: Mr. Mohit D. Ram (AOR) and Mrs. Nayan Gupta, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Sakesh Kumar, Adv.; Mr. Karunakar Mahalik, AOR; Ms. Gitanjali N. Sharma, Adv.; Ms. Alpha M. Prasad, Adv.

C.A. No. 11722/2018

  • Service of notice for alternative arrangement (lead counsel expired) completed on Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 on 25‑02‑2026.
  • Lead Advocate Ms. Surbhi Gupta entered appearance for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 and requested time to file a fresh vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
  • A fresh vakalatnama, digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija on 13‑07‑2026 16:57:32 IST (Signature Not Verified), must be filed within one week.
  • Counter‑affidavit, if any, must be filed within two weeks; this is the last opportunity. If not filed, no further opportunity will be granted.
  • Respondent No. 3 is duly represented.
  • Respondent No. 4 has been deleted from the array of parties by order of the Hon’ble Judge in Chambers dated 19‑03‑2018.

C.A. No. 11723/2018

  • Service of notice for alternative arrangement (lead counsel expired) completed on Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 on 25‑02‑2026 and 18‑05‑2026 respectively.
  • Lead Advocate Ms. Surbhi Gupta entered appearance for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 and sought time to file fresh vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit.
  • Fresh vakalatnama must be filed within one week.
  • Counter‑affidavit, if any, must be filed within two weeks; this is the last opportunity. If not filed, further opportunity will be declined.
  • After expiry of the two‑week period, the Registry shall process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court, as per the rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceeding shall be furnished to the concerned Lead Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed that fresh vakalatnamas be filed within a week and counter‑affidavits within two weeks for Respondents 1 and 2 in both appeals, with no further extensions.
  • Respondent 4 is removed from the proceedings.
  • Post‑deadline, the Registry will list the matter before the Court.

Topics: Procedural Order, Civil Appeal