Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: The State, represented by the Inspector of Police, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- Respondent: Shanmugavel.
- Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 13434‑13441/2026.
- Hearing: Conducted on 08‑Oct‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
- Service of notice:
- Completed for respondent No.1 on 02‑Sep‑2026 (no appearance entered).
- Completed for respondents Nos.5, 6 and 8 on 06‑Aug‑2026 (no appearances entered).
- Completed for respondent No.7 on 06‑Aug‑2026 (no reply filed yet).
- Representation status:
- Respondent No.2 is duly represented and has already filed a reply.
- Respondent No.7 is duly represented but has not filed a reply; a two‑week window is granted to file any reply, after which no further opportunity will be allowed.
- Counsel directions:
- Senior counsel for the petitioner is granted one week as a final opportunity to address service deficiencies concerning respondents Nos.3 and 4.
- If the required steps are taken, notice will be issued immediately and the matter listed for hearing on 23‑Nov‑2026.
- If not, the matter will be listed before the Hon'ble Judge in Chambers for further directions.
- Administrative note: A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned senior Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The Registrar deemed service complete for several respondents but noted lack of appearance.
- A two‑week deadline is imposed on respondent No.7 to file any reply.
- Petitioner’s counsel receives a one‑week deadline to rectify service for respondents 3 and 4, with a contingency listing on 23‑Nov‑2026 or referral to the Judge.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Service of Notice