National Pharma Distributors Secures Service Waiver

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – National Pharma Distributors; Respondents – E. Jayalakshmi Ammal & Ors.
• Civil Appeal No. 5354/2025 was heard on 24‑08‑2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar (in chamber).
• Several Interlocutory Applications were filed:
• IA No.281301/2025 sought dispensation of service on respondents nos.5‑20 who did not appear before the High Court.
• IA Nos.279165/2025 and 279167/2025 were filed by the legal heirs of respondent no.21 seeking substitution.

Final Outcome

• The Court dispensed with service of notice on respondents nos.5‑20, ordering the applicant to bear any risk, and directed filing of an amended memo of parties within two weeks.
• Both applications by the heirs of respondent no.21 were allowed; the Court noted no objection from the appellant and also directed filing of an amended memo of parties within two weeks.
• All mentioned I.A.s are disposed of.

Topics: Service of Notice, Party Substitution