Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 24-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: P.V. Kalyanasundaram & Anr.
  • Respondents: Sree Rajendra Mills Ltd. & Ors.
  • Petition numbers: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 27429‑27430/2023.
  • Hearing date: 24‑Sep‑2026 before Registrar Apoorv Singh.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Mohit D. Ram, AOR Mr. Tejas Rai.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. G. Balaji, AOR Mr. Ashwani Gahlot.

Court Observations & Directions

  • The opportunity for respondents numbered 1 to 4 to file a counter‑affidavit has been declined.
  • Respondents numbered 6 to 8 have been deleted from the array of parties by order dated 10‑Feb‑2025; the cause title has been amended accordingly.
  • Respondent number 5 was deleted by a Judge‑in‑Chambers order dated 12‑Aug‑2026.
  • Respondent number 3 was granted liberty to place on record the death certificate of the deceased respondent 5 and an application to bring on record the legal representatives of respondent 5, if any, within four weeks.
  • As per the office report, no death certificate or application has been filed; consequently, a final two‑week period is granted to respondent 3 to submit the required documents.
  • If the documents are not filed within the two‑week extension, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per procedural rules.

Final Outcome

  • Respondents 1‑4 cannot file a counter‑affidavit.
  • Respondents 6‑8 are removed from the parties.
  • Respondent 5 is removed; respondent 3 must submit death‑related documents within two weeks, failing which the case will be listed for further hearing.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Company Litigation