Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 03-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Secretary M.P. Wakf Board
  • Respondents: Deceased Maqbul Bee through Abdul Bari (deceased) & Anr.
  • Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 27571/2024
  • Hearing Date: 03 August 2026
  • Petitioner Counsel: Ms. Ishita M Puranik (Adv.), Ms. Aniya (Adv.), Mr. Praveen Swarup (Adv., AOR)
  • Respondent Counsel: Mr. Shailen Bhatia (Adv.), Ms. Simran Kaur (Adv.), Mr. Devendra Kumar Shukla (AOR), Ms. Deeksha Gulati (Adv.)
  • Procedural History: Common legal representative Nos.1.4 & 2.4 have already filed counter affidavits. Service of documents to common legal representatives Nos.1.1‑1.3 & 2.1‑2.3 was completed on 10‑06‑2026 through dasti mode.

Order Details

  • Respondent counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. Devendra Kumar Shukla requested time to file a vakalatnama and a counter affidavit.
  • The order, digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija on 2026‑08‑03 16:59:11 IST (signature not verified), grants a one‑week extension as the last opportunity to file the counter affidavit.
  • If the counter affidavit is filed within this period, it will be taken on record; otherwise, any further opportunity to file a counter affidavit will be declined.
  • After the expiry of the one‑week period, the Registry is directed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per the applicable rules.
  • Respondents are instructed to file the vakalatnama in the meantime.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceeding is to be furnished to the concerned learned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants a one‑week extension for the respondents to file the vakalatnama and counter affidavit; failure to do so will result in denial of any further opportunity. Post‑extension, the matter will be listed for hearing.

Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave to Appeal