Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, represented by its Managing Director.
  • Respondents: Laxuman Rao and others.
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 18332‑18335/2023 filed before the Supreme Court.
  • Hearing: Conducted on 20 July 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu (in chamber).
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Sharanagouda Patil, Adv.; Ms. Supreeta Sharanagouda, AOR Mr. Kotresh A, Adv. For respondents – M/S. Gururaj & Nayak, AOR Mr. C B Gururaj, Adv.; Ms. Pragya Smriti, Adv.; Mr. Hari Abishek P, Adv.; Ms. Srishti, Adv.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the petitioner a last opportunity of three weeks to serve the common Respondent No.1 in SLP(C) Nos. 18333‑34/2023 and Respondent No.3 in SLP(C) No. 18335/2023.

Topics: Court Procedure, Transport Corporation Litigation