Sterling Constructions vs Rose Mitchell: Petition Withdrawals & Service Orders

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana (In Chamber)

Order Date: 03-09-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: M/s Sterling Constructions & Ors. (Petitioner) and Rose Mitchell (Respondent).
• Multiple Special Leave Petitions (SLP) filed: No. 379/2022, 495/2022, 236/2022.
• Issues addressed: withdrawal of interlocutory applications, permission to serve notice through the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, and procedural directions for service of notice.

Orders

1. IA No. 42446/2026 – Petitioner's counsel sought withdrawal; Court dismissed the interlocutory application as withdrawn.

2. IA No. 65062/2026 – Petitioner's request to effect service of notice via the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was allowed.

3. SLP(C) No. 495/2022 – Petitioner's counsel granted a final two‑week period to serve the unserved respondents; failure to do so will result in orders for non‑prosecution. Matter listed after two weeks.

4. SLP(C) No. 236/2022 – Petitioner's counsel, citing a settlement between the parties, sought withdrawal of the petition; the Special Leave Petition was dismissed as withdrawn.

Final Outcome

• Interlocutory application 42446/2026 withdrawn.
• Permission granted to serve notice via the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (IA 65062/2026).
• Two‑week deadline imposed on petitioner in SLP 495/2022 to effect service, with potential non‑prosecution thereafter.
• SLP 236/2022 dismissed following settlement and withdrawal request.

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