Case Details

  • Case: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 73/2024, arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑09‑2023 in WP(C) No. 4984/2019 of the Delhi High Court.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India.
  • Hearing Date: 20‑05‑2026.
  • Order No.: Not specified.
  • Dispute Period: Not applicable.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
  • Respondents: Naveen Sharma & Anr.
  • Petitioner's Counsel: Mr. Shubhranshu Padhi, Mr. Ashish Yadav, Mr. Ritik Sharma, Mr. Joy Nirupam, Mr. D. Girish Kumar, Mr. Pranav Giri, Mr. Ekansh Sisodia.
  • Respondent Counsel: Not listed.
  • Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
  • Registrar: Nidhi Ahuja, Deputy Registrar (Assistant Registrar).

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petition seeks special leave to appeal against the Delhi High Court’s final judgment and order dated 25‑09‑2023 in WP(C) No. 4984/2019.
  • Specific allegations underlying the petition are not detailed in the order.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court noted that respondents had been served notice on three separate occasions but failed to appear before the bench.
  • No substantive merits of the petition were addressed at this stage.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The Court issued an interim order to continue the proceedings.
  • The matter is listed for hearing in August 2026.
  • The Court warned that if respondents do not appear on the next date, appropriate ex‑parte orders may be passed against them.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondents must appear before the Court on the next scheduled date in August 2026; failure to do so may result in ex‑parte orders.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The petition is adjourned to August 2026 with an interim continuation order.
  • Potential ex‑parte orders are reserved against non‑appearance of respondents.