Case Name / Petition: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No(s). 3489‑3490/2026
Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
Date of Hearing: 25‑05‑2026
Originating Orders: Impugned final judgment and order dated 08‑12‑2025 in ABA No.3124/2025 and ABA No.3125/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Parties Involved
Petitioners: Sohan Kanwar, Shivraj Singh
Respondents: State of Maharashtra & Anr., Private respondent (unnamed, represented by M/S. Vachher And Agrud)
Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Akash Kakade, Adv.; Ms. Keviika Dahiya, Adv.; Mr. Somanatha Padhan, AoR; Mr. Prashant Phad, Adv.; Ms. Sharvari Shinde, Adv.
Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Aaditya Aniruddha Pande, AoR; Mr. Siddharth Dharmadhikari, Adv.; Mr. Shrirang B. Varma, Adv.; Mr. Sourav Singh, Adv.; Ms. Chitransha Singh Sikarwar, Adv.; Mr. Siddharth Aggarwal, Sr. Adv.; Mr. Akshat Vachher, Adv.; Mr. Shrey Lodha, Adv.; Mr. Dulraj Jain, Adv.; Ms. Abhiti Vachher, Adv.; Ms. Vismita Diwan, Adv.; Mr. Jasvinder Choudhary, Adv.
AoR for Private Respondent: For M/S. Vachher And Agrud, AoR
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Petitioner's counsel claims the private respondent continues to issue threats to the petitioner and his family members.
Counter‑affidavits filed on behalf of the private respondent are on record but, according to the petitioner, have not been served to his counsel.
Potential intimidation of witnesses and the petitioner’s relatives is alleged.
Findings & Observations
The Court observed that while the counter‑affidavits are on record, service to the petitioner's counsel has not occurred.
The Court noted the allegation of threats and indicated it will adopt a strict stance against any attempt to influence witnesses or intimidate the petitioner or his relatives.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
The Court directed that the counter‑affidavits be served to the petitioner's counsel during the course of the day of the hearing.
The Court set a deadline for filing a reply to the counter‑affidavits, if required, on 31‑07‑2026.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Immediate service of the counter‑affidavits to the petitioner's counsel.
Petitioner's counsel may file a reply to the counter‑affidavits by the stipulated deadline of 31 July 2026.
The Court warned that any attempt to intimidate witnesses or the petitioner’s family will attract strict judicial scrutiny.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The petition for special leave to appeal is admitted for hearing.
The above directions regarding service of documents and reply deadline are enforceable, and non‑compliance may result in further judicial action.
