Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17146/2026 filed by petitioner Sita Rajesh Varma against respondent M/s. Sraasti Liquor Bottling LLP and others.
  • Hearing conducted before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh on 23 July 2026.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Sarthak Wadhwa, Advocate; Mr. Amit Agrawal, AOR.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Rajat Sharma, Advocate; Mr. Shubham Jain, Advocate‑on‑Record.
  • The matter concerns filing of counter‑affidavits by the respondents.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent Nos. 1 and 3 are granted a final two‑week period to file their counter‑affidavits; failure to do so will result in denial of any further opportunity.
  • Respondent No. 2 has e‑filed a counter‑affidavit which was found defective. Counsel Mr. Shubham Jain states that the defects were cured on 22 July 2026.
  • The Registry is instructed to verify the cure; if verified, the affidavit will be taken on record. If not, respondent No. 2 is given an additional two‑week period to cure the defects.
  • After the expiry of the two‑week periods, the Registry shall process the matter for listing before the Court as per procedural rules.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Procedural Order, Counter‑Affidavit Deadline