Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court, Section IV‑A)
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 12263/2026 filed by Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited (petitioner) against MurgewWA & Ors. (respondents).
- Service of notice was effected on respondents No.1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 during April/May 2026; none of these respondents entered appearance before the Court.
- The Court noted that respondent No.3 had previously been served through counsel who appeared before the Reference Court and High Court, as per the Hon'ble Court's order dated 08.05.2026.
- Counsel for the petitioner was directed to file an affidavit accompanied by proof of service within two weeks, constituting the last opportunity for compliance.
- Additionally, the petitioner’s counsel was granted a one‑week period to file a spare copy (digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija) for issuance of notice to respondent No.3, as mandated by the same 08.05.2026 order.
- If the spare copy is filed and digitally signed, the notice shall be issued immediately and the matter listed for hearing on 31.08.2026; otherwise, the Registry will forward the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court Registrar ordered:
1. A two‑week extension for Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Ltd to submit an affidavit with proof of service.
2. A one‑week extension for filing a digitally signed spare copy to issue notice to respondent No.3.
3. Immediate issuance of notice and scheduling of the case for 31.08.2026 if the spare copy is filed; failing that, the matter will be listed before the Judge in Chambers for necessary directions.
Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave to Appeal, Court Listing