Case Details

  • Case Name: Executive Engineer, Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd. vs. Annappa & Anr.
  • Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.: 37706/2025, 37694/2025, 37686/2025, 37957/2025.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar.
  • Date of Hearing: 25‑May‑2026.
  • Period of dispute: Not specified in the order.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Executive Engineer, Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd.
  • Respondents: Annappa & Anr (multiple respondents numbered 1‑4).
  • Petitioner Counsel: Ms. Hetu Arora Sethi (AOR), Ms. Kanak Bathwal (Adv.), Mr. Sanchit Garga (AOR), Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh (Adv.), Ms. Diksha Arora (Adv.).
  • Registrar: Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung.
  • Digitally Signed By: Divyanshi Mishra (Date: 26‑May‑2026 10:25:51 IST).

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Service of notice is complete on Respondent No. 2 (and on Respondents Nos. 2 and 4 in another petition) but none have entered appearance.
  • Several respondents (Nos. 1 and 3) are deceased, requiring special procedural steps.
  • Need to issue a notice to the sole remaining respondent as per the earlier order dated 16‑Feb‑2026.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court observed that despite service completion, the respondents have not filed appearances.
  • The Court recognized the existence of deceased respondents and the necessity to address them separately.
  • The Court reiterated compliance with its earlier direction dated 16‑Feb‑2026 regarding issuance of notice to the sole respondent.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • SLP(C) Nos. 37706 & 37957/2025: Petitioner's counsel directed to take appropriate steps concerning deceased Respondent No. 1 by 13‑Jul‑2026.
  • SLP(C) No. 37694/2025: Petitioner's counsel directed to file a spare copy for issuance of notice to the sole respondent on or before 01‑Jun‑2026.
  • SLP(C) No. 37686/2025: Petitioner's counsel directed to take appropriate steps concerning deceased Respondents Nos. 1 and 3 by 13‑Jul‑2026.
  • All matters are to be listed again for hearing on 29‑Jul‑2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Petitioner's counsel must file the required spare copy and serve notice to the sole respondent within the stipulated deadlines.
  • Appropriate legal steps must be taken to address the deceased respondents as directed.
  • Ensure that the matters are presented before the Court on the re‑listing date of 29‑Jul‑2026.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Registrar’s order is enforceable; compliance is required by the dates specified.
  • A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.