Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 22-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Multiplex Association of India & ANR filed a Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31267/2025 against Respondents: Karnataka State Film Chamber of Commerce & Others.
- The Court addressed service of notices to a total of 41 respondents. Service was deemed complete for respondents 1‑7, 9‑10, 14, 18‑19, 21‑25, 27, 30‑31, 33‑38 in 2025, but none entered appearance.
- Service also deemed complete for respondents 8, 29, 32; respondents 16 and 17 returned "unclaimed" notices and are deemed served per the judgment in K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan (1999) and Registrar's order dated 13.10.2023.
- Respondent 26 was served on 03.06.2026 with no appearance; respondent 42 is duly represented.
- Lead counsel for the petitioner was granted one week to take fresh steps to serve respondents 11‑13, 15, 20, 28, 39‑41.
- The Court ordered the list to be re‑issued on 25.08.2026.
Final Outcome
- Service of notice is deemed complete for the majority of respondents, none have entered appearance, and the petitioner is directed to pursue further service for the remaining respondents within a week. The next listing of respondents is scheduled for 25‑08‑2026.
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