Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 68535/2025 filed by Kedar Enterprises & Anr. against Union of India & Ors.
- Hearing took place on 15 September 2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Kartik Seth, Ms. Shilpa Saini, Ms. Ratakshi Sarvaria, Mr. K.M. Abish, Chambers of Kartik Seth (AOR).
- Counsel for respondents: Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker (AOR), Mr. Shiv Mangal Sharma, A.A.G. Ms. Arushi Rathorre, Ms. Nidhi Jaswal (AOR).
- Respondent No.2 has not yet filed a counter affidavit; the Court directed a one‑week final opportunity.
- Service of notice to respondents No.3 and No.4 was completed in January 2026, but neither has entered an appearance.
- Respondent No.5 was deleted from the array of parties by an order dated 17‑08‑2026, and the cause title was accordingly amended.
Final Outcome
- Respondent No.2 must file a counter affidavit within one week of the order; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further opportunity will be granted.
- The Registry is instructed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court after the expiry of the one‑week period, in accordance with procedural rules.
- A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Topics: Procedural Order, Civil Litigation