Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)

Order Date: 13 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 4029/2025 (Nagore Dargah vs. Dr. K. M. Kalifa Masthan Sahib Kadiri & Ors.) and related C.A. No. 13903/2025 (XII‑B) were listed for hearing on 13‑Jul‑2026.
  • Parties were represented by counsel: appellant by M/S Ram Sankar & Co (Adv. Dr. Ram Sankar); respondents by multiple advocates including Mr. Yusuf, Mrs. Shantha Devi Raman, Mr. Garvesh Kabra, Mrs. Tanisha Gopal, Mr. Ananyo Roy, Mr. Shashank Pachauri, Mr. V. Balaji, Ms. Astha Tyagi, Mr. C. Kannan, Mr. K.V.D Kishore Kumar, Mr. Rakesh K. Sharma, Mr. H. Chandra Sekhar, Ms. Patil Rekha Chandra Gouda.
  • The proceedings dealt with service of notices, filing of counter‑affidavits, and compliance with procedural timelines.

Observations / Directions

  • The Registrar’s order dated 23‑Feb‑2026 declined the opportunity for respondents Nos. 1‑5 and 8 to file a counter‑affidavit. The order was digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija on 13‑Jul‑2026 (signature not verified).
  • Lead counsel for respondent 8 asserts that a counter‑affidavit was filed after the deadline; the Registry is directed to verify this claim, update the records, and specifically note the fact in the office report before the matter is placed before the Hon'ble Judge.
  • Service on respondent 7 was completed on 09‑Mar‑2026, but no appearance has been entered.
  • Lead counsel for the appellant, Mr. Navin Kumar, informed the Court that respondent 3 has expired. The appellant’s counsel is directed to take appropriate steps within two weeks.
  • The appellant’s counsel is directed to serve fresh particulars for service on respondent 6 within one week, which is the last opportunity; thereafter a Notice of Lapse of Proceedings (NLPA) shall be issued immediately.
  • If the appellant complies with the above steps, the matter will be listed for hearing on 14‑Aug‑2026; otherwise the Registry will forward the matter to the Judge’s Chambers for further directions.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Lead Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • Counter‑affidavit filing opportunity for respondents 1‑5 and 8 remains declined; verification of respondent 8’s claim is ordered.
  • The appellant must address the death of respondent 3 and serve respondent 6 within the stipulated timeframes; failure to do so will lead to issuance of NLPA and possible listing before the Judge.
  • The next scheduled listing is 14‑Aug‑2026, conditional on compliance.

Topics: Court Procedure, Counter‑Affidavit Deadline, Service of Notice