Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 07-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: THE PROJECT DIRECTOR (Petitioner) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) petitions No. 20388‑20397/2023, listed as SLP(C) No. 9030‑9034/2024.
  • Respondents: Albert Emmanual & Ors. (Respondent No.1, No.2, No.3).
  • The matter was called for hearing on 07‑07‑2026 before Registrar Mrs. Kaveri.
  • Service of notice to Respondent No.1 and No.2 was completed in 2024, but neither entered appearance.
  • Service to Respondent No.3 was also completed in 2024; counsel for Respondent No.3 entered appearance on the last date of hearing but has not filed a vakalatnama or counter‑affidavit.
  • Advocate‑on‑record Mr. Akash Kishore, appearing for Respondent No.3, requested additional time to file the required documents.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants Respondent No.3 a final one‑week extension to file the vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit, emphasizing that this is the last opportunity.
  • If the vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit are filed within the stipulated week, they will be taken on record; otherwise, no further opportunity will be provided.
  • After the expiry of the granted period, the Registry is directed to process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per the applicable rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave Petition