Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 13-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25955/2026 filed by Sarpanch Grampanchayat Ghanekhunt & Ors. against Jayashri Gajanan Dhadve & Ors.
  • Hearing held on 13 Oct 2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh.
  • Petitioner's counsel: Mr. Anand Dilip Landge, AOR Mr. Mahesh Bhosale.
  • Respondent counsel: Mr. Rupam Dhamija (date noted), Mr. Amol Chitale, Mrs. Pragya Baghel (AOR Ms. Sarthak Sharma), and Advocate‑on‑record Ms. Shwetal Shepal appearing for respondents Nos.8‑10.
  • Service of notice completed for respondents Nos.1‑6, 8‑10 in August 2026; respondents Nos.7 and 11‑13 were served but did not appear.

Order Details

  • Respondents Nos.1‑6: granted a final two‑week period to file counter‑affidavit; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further opportunity.
  • Respondents Nos.8‑10: instructed to file vakalatnama within one week and counter‑affidavit within two weeks, same condition on record.
  • Respondents Nos.7 and 11‑13: no appearance; after the two‑week period the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Court as per rules.
  • The order was digitally signed by Registrar Apoorv Singh (signature not verified).
  • Copies of the record to be furnished to the lead advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

The Registrar’s order extends the deadline for filing counter‑affidavits and vakalatnamas, sets a strict two‑week final window, and directs that the matter be listed for hearing after the period expires if no further filings are made.

Topics: Procedural Order, Civil Litigation