Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 11‑08‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 11989/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17‑04‑2026 in CRLMBA No. 9388/2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
  • Parties: XYZ (Petitioner) versus State of Uttar Pradesh & Others (Respondents).
  • Applications for admission filed: IA No. 187920/2026 (cancellation of bail), IA No. 187919/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 187918/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
  • Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Amrendra Kumar, Mr. Parish Mishra, Mr. Rachit Mittal (AOR). Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Garvesh Kabra (AOR), Mrs. Nikita Kabra Jaju, Mrs. Pooja Kabra, Mr. Rajasmit Mondal, Mr. Ankur Agnihotri, Mr. Amol Chitravanshi, Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Mr. Vipin Kumar (AOR).
  • Office Report dated 10‑08‑2026 indicated that notice on Respondents No. 3 and 4 was served but none appeared; digital signature not verified (signed by Rajni Mukhi, 2026.08.11 18:13:34 IST).

Court Order Details

1. The Court appoints Ms. Shivani Singh (email: shivanilaw23@gmail.com; enrolment No. D/4652/2023) as amicus curiae (pro bono) to assist on behalf of Respondents No. 3 and 4.

2. The Registry is directed to supply the complete paper‑book in digital form to the amicus within three (03) working days.

3. The amicus shall contact the respondents in writing, informing them of the pendency of the petition, the present order, their right to engage counsel of choice, and their right to legal‑aid counsel subject to eligibility.

4. The amicus shall also inform the Chairperson of the concerned District Legal Services Authority, who shall apprise the respondents of the same rights.

5. The amicus shall file a compliance affidavit before the next date of listing.

6. The amicus shall continue to assist the Court even if the respondents later engage a duly appointed counsel.

7. The Registry shall communicate this order to all concerned forthwith and print the name of the amicus in the cause list.

8. Respondents are directed to file a counter‑affidavit within three (03) weeks; any rejoinder affidavit must be filed before the next date of listing.

9. The matter is listed for hearing on 22‑09‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • Ms. Shivani Singh is formally appointed as amicus curiae for Respondents No. 3 and 4, with specific duties to facilitate communication, ensure rights are conveyed, and file compliance documentation; procedural timelines for affidavits and the next hearing are set.

Topics: Court Procedure, Amicus Curiae Appointment, Criminal Appeal