Authority: Supreme Court of India (In Chamber)

Order Date: 05 Oct 2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No(s). 6285-6286/2023, IA No. 237358/2025 filed by Mirador Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (appellant) against Aditya Daftary & Ors. (respondents).
  • Hearing held on 01 Oct 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli (in chamber). Counsel for appellant: Mr. Dilip Annasaheb Taur (AOR). Counsel for respondents: M/S. Juris Corp. (AOR).
  • The appellant sought permission to serve summons on multiple respondents through substituted service by publication, citing inability to locate them. Application supported by affidavit.

Order Details

1. The Court allowed the application as per the affidavit.

2. Substituted service by way of publication in a national newspaper and a local newspaper with wide circulation (as described in Para‑5, page 2‑3 of the application) is permitted for respondents numbered 7, 10, 17, 24, 28, 32, 40, 47, 50, 58, 67, 68 and 70.

3. The appellant’s counsel is directed to take necessary steps and file proof of service within four weeks from the date of this order.

Final Outcome

  • The summons will be deemed served upon the listed respondents upon successful publication, and the appellant must submit proof of such service within the stipulated four‑week period.

Topics: Court Procedure, Substituted Service, Civil Appeal