Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal Nos. 9952‑9953/2026 filed by Religare Enterprises Limited against Chandra Shekhar Jha, Authorized Officer & Ors.
  • The matter was listed for final disposal on 08‑Oct‑2026 before a two‑judge bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
  • Respondents include RHC Finance Private Limited (Respondent No.2) and Ligare Aviation Limited (Respondent No.4); Respondent No.3 filed a counter‑affidavit.
  • Counsel for the appellant included Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sr. Adv., assisted by Mr. Abhimanyu Bhandari, Sr. Adv., among others.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted leave to the appellant to serve Respondents No.2 and No.4 by substituted service through publication of notice in Dainik Bhaskar and Indian Express, in the form prescribed or as directed by the Court.
  • IA No.311468/2026 was disposed of accordingly.
  • The appellant may file a rejoinder affidavit to Respondent No.3’s counter‑affidavit within two weeks from the order date.
  • The matter was listed for further hearing on 18‑Nov‑2026.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Substituted Service