Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)
Order Date: 24 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 7952‑7958/2026 filed by Samaj Parivartana Samudaya against Hamed Ali & Ors.
- Interlocutory Applications IA No. 138771/2019 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 138770/2019 (exemption from filing O.T.) were pending.
- Respondents numbered 1 to 11. Service was completed on respondents 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10, but none entered appearance before the Court.
- Counter affidavit on behalf of respondents 4, 9 and 11 had not been filed despite a previous opportunity.
- Petitioner's counsel (Mr. Prashant Bhushan, AOR Ms. Neha Rathi, Adv. Ms. Kajal Giri) reported that service through dasti could not be effected on respondents 1, 6 and 7 and sought permission for substituted service by way of paper publication.
Final Outcome
- The Court declined any further opportunity for respondents 4, 9 and 11 to file their counter affidavit.
- The Court noted that service on respondents 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10 was complete but none had entered appearance.
- Permission was granted to effect notice on respondents 1, 6 and 7 through substituted service by paper publication.
- The petitioner’s counsel was directed to file the appropriate application for substituted service by 01 October 2026.
- The matter was listed again for hearing on 30 October 2026.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Substituted Service, Supreme Court