Rupa & Co. Ltd Granted Two-Week Extension

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 19 Sep 2026

Case Overview

• Transfer Petition(s) (Civil) No.1246/2026 filed by Thiru Balamurugan Maruthupandian (petitioner) against Rupa and Co. Limited (respondent).
• Hearing held on 18 Sep 2026 before a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
• Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Maria Jerum J., Adv. Nilabh Ranjan, Adv. M.A. Aruneshe, Adv. Navy Charlies, Adv. R. Sudhakaran (AOR).
• Counsel for respondent: Ms. Akanksha Mehra (AOR), Tanay Agarwal, Adv. Abhiraj Choudhary, Adv. Nancy Singh, Adv. Shivam Bhimsoria.
• Applications filed: IA No. 93004/2026 (ex‑parte stay), IA No. 95750/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures), IA No. 93008/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).

Order Details

1. The Court granted the respondent’s request for a two‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit.

2. The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing after the two‑week period.

Final Outcome

• Rupa & Co. Ltd receives a two‑week extension to submit its counter‑affidavit, and the case will be revisited after this period.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Supreme Court