Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar (Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)
Order Date: 30‑07‑2026 (digitally signed 2026.07.30 11:25:51 IST)
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16433/2025 filed by National Highways Authority of India & Ors. (Petitioner) against Mary Varkey & Ors. (Respondent).
- The matter was called for hearing on 29‑07‑2026.
- Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Tanu Priya Gupta, AOR Ms. Khushi Sharma, Adv. Ms. Aadya Katiyal.
- Counsel for respondents: Ms. Anna Oommen, Adv. Mr. Jashan Vir Singh, Adv. Ms. Anne Mathew, AOR Mr. C. K. Sasi, AOR Mr. James P. Thomas, Adv. Ms. Glorina George, Adv. Mr. Ravi Sagar.
- The petition seeks exemption from filing copy/copy (C/C) of the impugned judgment.
Court Directions
- Counter‑affidavits have already been filed on behalf of respondents numbers 2, 4, 6‑8, 11, 14, 16‑20 and 23‑25.
- Opportunity to file counter‑affidavit for respondents numbers 31‑33 has been declined.
- Petitioner’s counsel is directed to file fresh particulars together with requisite spare copies for respondents numbers 12, 15, 27 and 28 by 05‑08‑2026 as the last opportunity.
- Service of notice is complete on the remaining respondents, but none has entered appearance.
- If steps are taken concerning unserved respondents, the Court orders immediate issuance of notice and re‑listing of the matter on 01‑09‑2026.
- If no further steps are taken, the matter is to be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Judge‑in‑Chambers for further directions.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The Court has set a final deadline of 5 August 2026 for filing fresh particulars for specific respondents, mandated notice issuance and re‑listing for unserved respondents on 1 September 2026, and indicated that absent further action the case will be referred to a Judge‑in‑Chambers for additional directions.
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