Ruhi Builders Appeal: Court Allows Substituted Service

Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India (Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)

Order Date: 24 September 2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21691/2026 filed by M/s Ruhi Builders and Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Anr against Shivalika Realities Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
• Counter affidavit already filed by Respondent No.1.
• Service of notice completed for Respondents 2,4,5,6,7,8,10,11, but they have not entered appearance.
• Service remains incomplete for Respondents 3 and 9 as per office report.
• Petitioner's counsel (Mr. Navneet Chaudhary) sought permission for substituted service on Respondents 3 and 9 by way of paper publication.

Final Outcome

• Court allowed substituted service by paper publication for Respondents 3 and 9.
• Petitioner's counsel directed to file an appropriate application by 1 October 2026.
• Matter listed for further hearing on 30 October 2026.
• Copy of the Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Service of Process