Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)
Order Date: 19-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) filed Special Leave Petitions (SLP) numbered 396/2026, 420/2026, 440/2026, 9527/2026, 9009/2026, 11331/2026, 11901/2026, 10812/2026, and 19009/2026.
- Respondents are numerous, identified by serial numbers (e.g., Nos. 1‑90, 117‑294, etc.). Many were served by dasti but have not entered appearance.
- The Registrar noted service completion dates ranging from January 2026 to July 2026 for various respondent groups.
- Opportunities to file counter‑affidavits were declined for specific respondent numbers, while respondents Nos. 27 & 28 (and others) filed vakalatnama and were given a 30‑day period to submit counter‑affidavits.
- The Registrar granted fresh dasti service for certain respondents (e.g., No. 90 in SLP 440/2026, No. 4 in SLP 9009/2026, No. 20, 76, 78, 89 in SLP 11901/2026) and allowed filing of affidavits of service within two weeks.
Final Outcome
- Fresh dasti notices to be issued where ordered; affidavits of dasti service must be filed within the stipulated two‑week period.
- Counter‑affidavits, where permitted, must be filed within 30 days of vakalatnama filing.
- All matters are to be listed again on 28‑09‑2026; if service issues remain, the Registry will process the matters for listing before the Hon’ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
- The Registrar directed that a copy of the record of proceedings be furnished to the concerned advocates‑on‑record for compliance.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Oil & Gas