Petitioner Shankar Lal Keshari filed a Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.12432/2026 against S K Samanta & Cooperative Ltd.
The Court directed New India Insurance Company Ltd. (respondent No.3) to appear and submit a counter‑affidavit within one week.
Amicus curiae Anurag Anand appointed pro bono to assist respondents 1 and 2; Registry to supply digital paper‑book within three working days.
The matter was listed for further hearing on 07‑08‑2026, with the Court stating no additional extensions will be granted.