Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Karnataka Niravari Nigama Limited (Co‑operative/Company)
  • Respondents: Vittal Krishnappa Gangareddy & Anr.
  • Multiple Special Leave Petition (C) applications (e.g., No. 16668/2026, 16672/2026, 16662/2026, 16685/2026, 16678/2026, etc.) seeking condonation of delay in filing Interlocutory Applications (IA) dated 2025 (e.g., IA 186224/2025, IA 180385/2025, IA 185014/2025, IA 183165/2025, IA 180392/2025, IA 183535/2025, IA 183054/2025, IA 181638/2025, IA 181354/2025, IA 186476/2025, IA 184852/2025).
  • Service of respondents was completed in 2025 for many respondents, but none entered appearance; some respondents are deceased.
  • Counsel for petitioner includes Ms. Patil Rekha Chandra Gouda (AOR), Mr. Rajesh Gulab Inamdar (AOR), Mr. B.L.N. Sanjit, among others; respondent counsel includes Ms. Rooh‑e‑hina Dua (AOR) and Ms. Shrutika Garg.
  • The Court noted that no No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) had been filed and that counter‑affidavits were pending.

Court Observations & Directions

  • For SLP(C) No. 16668/2026 and 16672/2026: Petitioner's counsel must furnish NOC within one week; two‑week deadline granted to address deceased respondent No. 1; failure will result in listing before the Judge in chambers for default.
  • For SLP(C) No. 16662/2026: One‑week deadline to file counter‑affidavit for respondents 2 and 3; one‑week deadline to serve respondent 1 as per order dated 16‑02‑2026; if complied, notice to be issued and matter listed on 03‑09‑2026; otherwise, matter to be listed before Judge in chambers.
  • For SLP(C) No. 16685/2026 and similar petitions: One‑week deadline to serve respondent 1 per 16‑02‑2026 order; notice issuance and listing on 03‑09‑2026 if complied; otherwise, chamber listing.
  • For SLP(C) No. 16678/2026: Two‑week deadline to address deceased respondent No. 12.
  • General directive for remaining matters: One‑week deadline to act on all unserved respondents per 16‑02‑2026 order; issue notice and list on 03‑09‑2026 if complied; otherwise, list before Judge in chambers.
  • The Court ordered that a copy of this Record of Proceedings be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court Registrar granted specific, limited timeframes (one to two weeks) for the petitioner to complete service, file required documents, and obtain necessary NOC; non‑compliance will lead to matters being listed before a Judge in chambers for further directions or possible default.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Court Procedure