Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Union of India
- Respondents: Mansukh Shah HUF & Ors.
- Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 20385‑20392/2024 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 18‑12‑2023 in CA Nos. 1423‑1430/2020 passed by the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
- Multiple Interim Applications were filed, including IA No. 186242/2024 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment), IA Nos. 301427/2025, 301435/2025, 301422/2025, 301431/2025 (condonation of delay, exemption from filing, etc.).
- Hearing took place on 28‑07‑2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Hon'ble Mrs. Justice V. Mohana.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General) and a team of advocates; counsel for the respondents comprised a separate team of senior advocates.
Order Details
1. The matters are to be posted for further hearing on 23‑09‑2026.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner(s) in SLP(C) No. 30872/2025 is permitted to file an appropriate application seeking substituted service upon the unserved respondent(s). Upon such application being filed, he shall be permitted to effect substituted service on the unserved respondents.
Final Outcome
- The proceedings are adjourned to 23 September 2026, and the petitioner’s counsel is authorized to seek and effect substituted service on any respondents who have not been served.
Topics: Judicial Procedure, Special Leave to Appeal