Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 13215/2026 filed by Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited against Sushila R. Patil & Ors.
  • Hearing conducted before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh on 14 July 2026.
  • Issues pertain to service of notice on Respondent No.1 and formal appearance of Respondents No.2 and 3 (State).
  • Respondent No.1 had not been properly served; Respondents No.2 and 3 lacked a formal vakalatnama/Memo of appearance.

Order

  • Counsel for petitioner directed to file fresh particulars for service on Respondent No.1 within one week.
  • Standing counsel for the State has changed; no formal vakalatnama filed by Advocate‑on‑record Mr. Sanchit Garga; one week granted to regularize.
  • Last opportunity granted to file counter‑affidavit within two weeks; if not filed, further opportunity will be declined.
  • Service on Respondent No.3 was completed on 02‑05‑2026; vakalatnama for Respondent No.2 filed on 08‑06‑2026.
  • Case to be listed again on 17‑08‑2026.
  • Copy of the Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The court set strict timelines for service particulars, counter‑affidavit filing, and regularization of representation, and scheduled a further hearing on 17‑08‑2026.

Topics: Court Procedure, Service of Notice, Counter‑Affidavit Deadline