Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-08-2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No.2408/2026 filed by Religare Finvest Limited (Appellant) against Resolve Support Services Private Limited and others (Respondents).
- The matter concerned an admission and interim application (IA No.59828/2026) for a stay, along with IA No.197893/2026 (condonation of delay in filing) and IA No.197891/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects).
- Hearing took place on 24 August 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
- Counsel for Respondent No.1 asserted that a vakalatnama had already been filed, but the court registry record indicated otherwise; the registry was directed to verify this.
- Counsel for Respondent No.3 claimed that both a vakalatnama and a counter affidavit had been filed, but these documents were not on record; the court ordered that they be placed on record if they exist.
- The court directed that a copy of the counter affidavit be supplied to the appellant’s counsel, allowing the appellant to file a rejoinder affidavit within two weeks.
- The interim order previously granted shall continue to operate until the next hearing.
- The next date of hearing was fixed for 11 September 2026.
- The order was digitally signed by Registrar Rajni Mukhi on 25 August 2026 at 18:36:40 IST (signature not verified) and also by Preeti Saxena, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH).
Final Outcome
- Verification of vakalatnama filings is to be undertaken by the registry.
- Any counter affidavit filed by Respondent No.3 must be placed on record and a copy provided to the appellant.
- The appellant may file a rejoinder affidavit within a two‑week period.
- The interim stay order remains in force pending further proceedings.
- The matter is scheduled for further hearing on 11 September 2026.
Topics: Court Procedure, Corporate Litigation