Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16‑09‑2026 (revised on 18‑09‑2026)

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: The President/Secretary, Saint Dnyaneswar Shikshan Prasarak Mandal & Anr.
  • Respondents: Amar & Ors.
  • Proceeding: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 32047/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑07‑2026 in WP No. 10056/2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad.
  • Intervention Applications (IA): IA 272397/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment), IA 272401/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA 272406/2026 (intervention/impleadment), IA 272396/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
  • Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Ms. Sneha Sanjay Botwe (AOR), Dr. Anagha Pedgaonkar (AOR), Adv. Akash Tripathi.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Pranjal Chapalgaonkar (Adv.), Mr. Vatsalya Vigya (AOR).

Order Details

1. Notice Issued: A notice is issued to the respondents, returnable on 05‑11‑2026.

2. Waiver of Formal Service: Mr. Vatsalya Vigya, learned counsel for Respondent No. 1, accepts the notice on behalf of the respondent; consequently, formal service of the notice is waived.

3. Paper‑Book Supply: The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the paper‑book to the counsel appearing for Respondent No. 1 forthwith.

4. Affidavit Timeline: Respondent No. 1 must file a counter‑affidavit within four (04) weeks of the order. Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two (02) weeks thereafter.

5. Stay of Impugned Judgment: The effect and operation of the impugned judgment/order dated 16‑07‑2026 shall remain stayed pending further proceedings.

Revised Order (18‑09‑2026)

  • The same orders were reiterated on 18‑09‑2026, confirming the notice, waiver of service, paper‑book supply, affidavit timelines, and continuation of the stay.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court’s 16‑July‑2026 judgment, issued a notice to the respondents (returnable by 5 Nov 2026), waived formal service, required the petitioner to provide the case paper‑book immediately, and set a schedule for filing counter‑affidavit and any rejoinder.

Topics: Court Order, Stay of Judgment, Special Leave to Appeal