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

Order Date: 17-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Sri Sai Balaji Gas Cylinders Pvt. Ltd. and others; Respondents: State of Tamil Nadu and others.
  • Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No.16356/2023 was called for hearing on 17 September 2026.
  • Counsel for petitioners included Mr. S. Gowthaman, Mr. Akash Verma, Ms. Pooja Lakshmi, Mr. Kamesh Gaud; counsel for respondents included Ms. Vrinda Bhandari, Ms. Pragya Barsaiyan.
  • Issues pertain to service of notice and proof of publication concerning respondents.

Final Outcome

  • Service on Respondent No.1 deemed complete on 27 January 2024; memo of appearance filed.
  • Parties directed to file Vakalatnama; any reply must be filed within one week, this being the last opportunity, else further filing will be declined.
  • Lead counsel for petitioner granted two weeks to file an affidavit with fresh proof of publication regarding Respondent No.2.
  • Matter listed again for hearing on 27 October 2026.
  • Copy of the record of proceedings to be furnished to the senior Advocate-on-Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Supreme Court