Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 10194/2026 filed by Thambi Devarathinam @ K. Devarathinam (Petitioner) against Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. & others (Respondents 1‑7).
- Hearing Date: 16 July 2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
- Respondents 1‑3 sought four weeks to file a counter‑affidavit; the Court, noting service on 01‑04‑2026, granted three weeks, setting a final deadline of 06‑08‑2026.
- Respondent 7 has not entered appearance despite service being complete.
- Petitioner’s counsel could not obtain fresh particulars for Respondents 4‑6 and applied for substituted service by newspaper publication.
- The Court allowed the substituted service request, directing the petitioner to file the appropriate application by 30‑07‑2026.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 17‑08‑2026.
Final Outcome
- Counter‑affidavit filing deadline for Respondents 1‑3 fixed to 06‑08‑2026.
- Permission granted for substituted service of Respondents 4‑6 via newspaper; application to be filed by 30‑07‑2026.
- No appearance recorded for Respondent 7.
- Next listing scheduled for 17‑08‑2026.
Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Banking Litigation, Procedural Orders