Authority: Supreme Court of India (Justice Augustine George Masih, in Chamber)

Order Date: 06-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Rajasthan Housing Board & Ors; Respondents: Raj Kumar Gupta.
  • The proceedings concerned two interlocutory applications: IA No. 192717/2025 seeking condonation of delay in filing an application for restoration, and IA No. 192716/2025 seeking restoration of the petition.
  • The matter was called for hearing on 05-08-2026 before Justice Augustine George Masih. The petitioner’s earlier counsel had died, causing a default in complying with registry requirements.
  • Advocate‑on‑Record Anuj Bhandari appeared, explained the default, and prayed for time to file the vakalatnama and rectify the defects identified by the Registry.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the petitioner a four‑week period to place on record the vakalatnama, make an appearance, and remove the defects pointed out by the Registry.

Topics: Procedural Relief, Supreme Court, Housing Board Litigation