Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)

Order Date: 10-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited
  • Respondent: Laxmibai Jayapal Halingali & Anr.
  • Multiple Special Leave to Appeal (C) petitions numbered 30266/2025 to 30407/2025 (over thirty SLPs) were called for hearing on 10‑08‑2026.
  • The proceedings involve procedural compliance, service of notices, filing of affidavits, and rectification of record defects.

Orders Issued

1. Spare Copies: Lead counsel for the petitioner must file spare copies for all respondents in all listed SLPs by 17‑08‑2026.

2. Counter Affidavits: Counter‑affidavits on behalf of Respondent Nos. 4 & 5 in SLP No. 30341/2025 and Respondent Nos. 2 & 3 in SLP Nos. 30345/2025 & 30407/2025, if any, must be filed by 24‑08‑2026. If filed, they will be taken on record; if not, no further opportunity will be granted.

3. Fresh Particulars: Petitioner's counsel must file fresh particulars along with requisite spare copies for unserved respondents (as per Court order dated 16‑02‑2026) by 17‑08‑2026.

4. Deceased Respondents: Steps concerning deceased respondents must be taken by the petitioner by 24‑08‑2026.

5. Unclaimed Notices: Notices sent to Respondent No. 6 in SLP No. 30375/2025 and Respondent No. 1 in SLP No. 30266/2025 were returned “Unclaimed”. Service is deemed complete pursuant to the judgment in K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan (1999) 7 SCC 510 and Registrar’s order dated 13‑10‑2023 in T.P. (C) No. 2090/2019. No appearances have been made by any respondent.

6. Record Defect: The record is defective for lack of NOC. The defect must be cured by 17‑08‑2026.

7. Re‑listing: All matters will be listed again before the Court on 15‑09‑2026.

8. Copy of Proceedings: A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Court has set strict deadlines for filing spare copies, counter‑affidavits, fresh particulars, and curing the NOC defect.
  • Service of notice is deemed complete despite no respondent appearances.
  • The matters will be re‑listed on 15 September 2026 for further hearing.

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