Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 05-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 18186/2026 filed by SMT JYOTI (Petitioner) against PROJECT DIRECTOR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ORS. (Respondents).
  • Service of notice to Respondents Nos. 1‑4 was completed in June 2026; no counter‑affidavit has been filed to date.
  • Respondents Nos. 1, 3 and 4 are represented by Ld. Counsel Mr. S. Vinod on behalf of Ld. Advocate‑on‑record Mr. Kartikeya Singh. The office report incorrectly states they represent all respondents; they seek clarification and time to file the counter‑affidavit.
  • No counsel appears on behalf of Respondent No. 2.
  • The Registrar’s order notes a digital signature by Rupam Dhamija dated 2026.08.05 17:12:40 IST, which was not verified.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants a final two‑week extension, as a last opportunity, to Respondents Nos. 1, 3 and 4 to file their counter‑affidavit.
  • The Registry is directed to verify the representation issue and, after the two‑week period expires, to process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court as per procedural rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Ld. Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

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