Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Transfer Petition (Criminal) No. 262/2026 filed by Mathew George (Petitioner).
  • Respondents: Planet Cast Media Service Ltd. (Respondent No.1) and other respondents (No.2 and No.3).
  • Hearing Date: 27 July 2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
  • Representation: Petitioner represented by Ms. Shilpa Liza George, Advocate‑on‑Record. Respondent No.2 represented by Mr. Ajit Sharma, Mr. Kanchan Kumar, Adv. Lareb Habib Ansari, Adv. Yuvrajsinh C Solanki, Adv. Anant Ram Mishra. Additional appearance entered by Mr. Devang, Advocate, on behalf of Mr. Ravi Sehgal (Respondent No.2).

Court Orders

  • Counter affidavit has already been filed on behalf of Respondent No.1.
  • Service of notice is complete on Respondent No.2.
  • Mr. Devang, Advocate‑on‑Record, entered appearance for Respondent No.2; Vakalatnama and any counter affidavit must be filed by 17‑08‑2026.
  • Despite service being complete, no appearance has been entered for Respondent No.3.
  • After 17‑08‑2026, the matter is to be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Court has set procedural deadlines: Respondent No.2 must file Vakalatnama and counter affidavit by 17 Aug 2026; Respondent No.3 remains non‑compliant.
  • Post‑deadline, the case will be listed for further hearing before the Supreme Court.

Topics: Court Procedure, Corporate Litigation