Katni Municipal Corp Gets 2‑Week Extension

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Chambers)

Order Date: 03‑Aug‑2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 58725/2024 filed by Municipal Corporation Katni against Mahendra Kumar Champuria & Ors.
• Applications: IA No.107565/2025 (application for permission) and IA No.291059/2025 (application under Order V Rule 20 CPC for effecting service through publication).
• Hearing Date: 23‑Jul‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan (in chambers).
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Kartik Seth and a team of advocates; no counsel listed for respondents.
• Issues: Defects in service of notice identified by the Registry; need for permission for IA filings.

Final Outcome

1. IA No.107565/2025 is disposed of, with reference to an order dated 08‑Sep‑2026 (future date relative to the hearing).

2. IA No.291059/2025: The petitioner is granted a two‑week period to cure the defects pointed out by the Registry.

3. The order is digitally signed by Kanchan Chouhan, Senior Personal Assistant Court Master, on 03‑Aug‑2026 at 18:46:29 IST.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Municipal Governance