Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Shree Shivaji Education Society (represented by AOR Mr. Anand Dilip Landge and counsel Ms. Revati Pravin Kharde, among others).
  • Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Ors.
  • Nature of proceeding: Special Leave Petition (Civil) – Diary No. 65079/2025 with multiple attached diary numbers (19439/2026, 19296/2026, 19776/2026, 19343/2026, 19339/2026, 19304/2026, 19344/2026, 19423/2026, etc.).
  • Service of notice to respondents completed, but respondents No.2 to No.45/46 have not entered appearance.
  • The petition seeks relief against the State of Maharashtra; the Court scheduled hearing on 20‑07‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • For SLP(s) numbered 19439, 19776, 19343, 19292 and 19423/2026: Respondent No.1 must file a counter‑affidavit on or before 10‑08‑2026.
  • Despite complete service, respondents No.2 to No.45 have not appeared.
  • Petitioner's counsel directed to take fresh steps concerning respondent No.46 on or before 27‑07‑2026.
  • The matters are to be listed again on 19‑08‑2026.
  • For SLP No. 19296/2026: Same counter‑affidavit deadline for respondent No.1 (10‑08‑2026).
  • No appearance from respondents No.2 to No.46.
  • Petitioner's counsel directed to file fresh particulars for respondent No.47 by 27‑07‑2026.
  • Matters to be listed again on 19‑08‑2026.
  • For SLP(s) 19339, 19304 and 19344/2026: Counter‑affidavit by respondent No.1 due by 10‑08‑2026.
  • No appearance from respondents No.2 to No.46.
  • Petitioner's counsel directed to take fresh steps for respondent No.47 by 27‑07‑2026.
  • Matters to be listed again on 19‑08‑2026.
  • The Court ordered that a copy of this Record of Proceedings be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave Petition