Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16‑06‑2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 3047/2010 filed by Punjab Urban Planning & Anr. (Appellant) against Gurcharan Singh Gill (deceased) thr. LR. & Anr. (Respondent No. 1) and another respondent (No. 2).
  • The matter was called for hearing on 16 June 2026 before Registrar Sh. Santosh Kumar.
  • Appellant sought an application under Order V Rule 20 CPC for effecting service on the sole legal representative of the deceased respondent No. 1 via paper publication.
  • The Court observed that service on respondent No. 2 was already complete, but no appearance had been entered.

Final Outcome

  • The application for substituted service by way of paper publication was allowed.
  • The appellant’s counsel is directed to file an affidavit along with proof of the paper publication by 13 July 2026.
  • The matter is listed again for further hearing on 06 August 2026.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Service, Court Procedure