Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Popular Shuttle Company & Anr.; Respondents: Harbans Kaur & Ors.
- Petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.10781‑10785/2026 arise from impugned final judgments and orders dated 03‑05‑2025 in CR No. 5911/2008, CR No. 5970/2008, RSA Nos. 4475/2012, 4515/2012, 4526/2012 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh.
- Amicus curiae appointed: Samarth Krishan Luthra and Aarushi Singh (order dated 08‑05‑2026, IA Nos. 71902/2026, 71900/2026, 225530/2026).
- Counsel for petitioners: Aabhas Kshetarpal (AOR), Dhiliban Varadarajan, Harsh N Dudhe; counsel for respondents: Samarth Krishan Luthra (A.C.), Aarushi Singh (A.C.), Yash Sharma, Tishiya Shekhar.
Order Details
1. Service on all respondents except respondent No.5 has been effected.
2. IA No. 225530/2026 filed to seek substituted service on respondent No.5; Court grants permission.
3. Service on respondent No.5 to be effected by publication in “Punjabi Tribune” and “The Times of India” at Maal Mandi, Dhingra Complex, Amritsar, Punjab and Village Taragarh, Tehsil & District Amritsar, Punjab.
4. Respondent No.1’s AOR, Ms. Bhavna Kapur, appears and is granted four‑week time to file vakalatnama and counter‑affidavit; counter‑affidavit to be filed within four weeks.
5. Compliance affidavits filed by Amicus curiae Samarth Krishan Luthra (on behalf of respondent No.1) and Aarushi Singh (on behalf of respondent No.7); Court appreciates efforts and requests continued assistance.
6. Matter listed for further hearing on 09‑10‑2026.
Final Outcome
- Substituted service of notice on respondent No.5 ordered via newspaper publication; counter‑affidavit deadline set; compliance affidavits accepted; next hearing scheduled for 09‑10‑2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Court Order