Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Writ Petition (Civil) No. 562/2009, Samaj Parivartana Samudaya & Ors. vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.
- The petition has generated an extensive list of Interlocutory Applications (I.A.s) numbered from I.A. No.232/2014 through I.A. No.236242/2024, covering directions, impleadments, extensions, permissions, interventions, modifications, and clarifications.
- The applications span the period 2014‑2025 and include requests for filing additional documents, exemption from filing O.T., early hearing applications, and restoration of earlier I.A. numbers.
- On the hearing dated 24‑07‑2026, the Court considered I.A. No.109831/2024 (restoration) and I.A. Nos.56287/2023 and 56284/2023 (original numbering), along with a letter from Amicus Curiae Mr. Shyam Divan dated 29‑05‑2026 and a report by former Judge B. Sudershan Reddy, appointed as Oversight Authority.
Final Outcome
1. Restoration Granted: I.A. No.109831/2024 for restoration is allowed; I.A. Nos.56287/2023 and 56284/2023 are restored to their original numbers.
2. Amicus Curiae Involvement: Mr. Shyam Divan, Senior Counsel and Amicus Curiae, submitted a letter (29‑05‑2026) together with the Oversight Authority’s report.
3. State’s Response: The State of Karnataka is directed to file its response within ten (10) days of this order.
4. Registry Direction: The Court directs the Registry to furnish copies of all pending I.A.s to the Amicus Curiae, who must prepare a segregated/tabulated list.
5. Posting of Applications: All applications are to be posted on 13‑08‑2026 at 2 p.m.
6. CEC Examination: The Chief Executive Committee (CEC) may also examine all I.A.s and assist the Court on the next date of hearing.
Topics: Judicial Procedure, Amicus Curiae Involvement