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.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Infrastructure Regulation