Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)
Order Date: 21-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 6160/2024 filed by the Punjab Wakf Board (Petitioner) against Mohinder Singh (deceased) and others (Respondents).
- Service on Respondent No.1(i‑iii) completed on 16‑05‑2026; no appearance entered.
- Respondents Nos.2‑8, 11‑14, and 18‑23 were deleted from the party list by a chambers order dated 18‑11‑2024.
- Service completed on Respondent Nos.9 and 10 on 26‑09‑2025 via paper publication; on Respondent Nos.15‑17 on 26‑03‑2024; none have entered appearance.
- Counsel for the petitioner granted one week as a final opportunity to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars regarding service on Respondent No.1(iv). Dasti service is also permitted as prayed.
- An affidavit of dasti service must be filed within two weeks.
- If the above steps are complied with, notice will be issued immediately and the matter listed for hearing on 24‑08‑2026; otherwise, the matter will be listed before the Hon'ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned senior Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
The Registrar ordered procedural compliance deadlines for the petitioner to address outstanding service issues, set a next hearing date of 24 August 2026, and directed that the matter be escalated to the Judge in Chambers if compliance is not achieved.
Topics: Service of Notice, Procedural Directions