Authority: Supreme Court of India (in chambers)

Order Date: 22-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Monika Mittal & Anr.
  • Respondents: M/s Chahal Bus Service & Ors.
  • Petition filed as Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 20170/2024.
  • Hearing conducted on 22 July 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih (in chambers).
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Harsh Singhal (AOR), Mr. Utkarsh Singhal, Adv. Mr. Michelle Zaidi, Adv. Mr. Aman Tripathi.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Garv, Adv. Ms. Sindhoora Ravindran, Adv. Mr. Chander Shekhar Ashri (AOR).
  • Petitioner's request: permission to effect service on Respondent No.2 through alternative modes, e.g., newspaper publication.

Final Outcome

  • The Court ordered that the petitioner file an appropriate application for alternative service within two weeks.
  • The matter is to be listed again after the two‑week period.
  • Order signed by SHUBHAM SONI and MAYA KUMARI.

Topics: Procedural Service, Supreme Court Order