Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Sh. Apoorv Singh)
Order Date: 12-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Janardhan & Ors (Petition Nos. 6148‑6149/2026) seeking special leave to appeal against respondents Bhagwan & Ors.
- Hearing held on 12‑Aug‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh.
- Respondent No.1 (caveator) was denied further opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit by order dated 25‑Jun‑2026.
- Service of notice to Respondent No.4 was completed on 02‑Mar‑2026, but no appearance has been entered.
- Respondents Nos.5‑8 were served on 02‑Mar‑2026; they are now given a final one‑week window to file counter‑affidavits, after which no further opportunity will be permitted.
- Counsel for the petitioners (Mr. Dilip Annasaheb Taur, AOR; Mr. Amol V Deshmukh, Adv.) instructed to file fresh particulars for service on Respondents Nos.2 and 3 within one week. Upon compliance, notice will be issued and the matter listed for 21‑Sep‑2026; otherwise it will be placed before the Judge in chambers for further directions.
Final Outcome
- Respondents 5‑8 must file counter‑affidavits within one week or lose the right to do so.
- Petitioners’ counsel must serve respondents 2‑3 within a week; notice to be issued and case scheduled for 21‑Sep‑2026 pending compliance.
- The Registrar’s order is digitally signed by Hema Joshi on 12‑Aug‑2026 16:57:58 IST.
Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave to Appeal