Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar)
Order Date: 29 Sep 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 12996‑12997/2026.
- Respondents: Bhavani Komarapalayam Lorry Owners Association & others.
- Hearing conducted on 28‑Sep‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitlung.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Nishant Awana (AOR), Ms. Rini Badoni (AOR), Advocates Suraj Kundu, Amogh Pandey, Bhavesh Yadav.
- Counsel for respondents: Ms. Divyanshi Mishra, Mr. Vinodh Kanna B. (AOR), Ms. Thilagavathi P, Mr. Arun Azhagiri Nathan T.
Order Details
- Respondent No.1 is directed to file a counter‑affidavit by 12‑Oct‑2026; this is the last opportunity.
- Service of notice is complete on respondents Nos.2‑7 and 9, but none have entered appearance.
- Petitioner's counsel must file fresh particulars of Respondent No.8 with a spare copy by 05‑Oct‑2026. If filed, notice will be issued and the matter will be listed again on 03‑Nov‑2026.
- If the fresh particulars are not filed, the matter will be listed before the Hon’ble Judge‑in‑Chambers for further directions.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The Court imposed strict filing deadlines for a counter‑affidavit and for fresh particulars, scheduled a further listing on 03‑Nov‑2026 pending compliance, and indicated that non‑compliance will lead to a hearing before the Judge‑in‑Chambers.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Infrastructure