Supreme Court Allows In-Person Argument in REENA vs Karnataka Transport

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: REENA (Petitioner) and Amicus Curiae Ms. Awantika Manohar.
• Respondents: Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (Respondent No.1) and an unnamed Insurance Company (Respondent No.2).
• The petitions are Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 18284‑18287/2025 arising from impugned final judgments dated 10‑01‑2025 in multiple MFAs and an IA passed by the High Court of Karnataka.
• Applications filed include permission to appear and argue in person, exemption from filing O.T., and other procedural requests.

Order Details

1. The application to appear and argue in person was granted.

2. The Court heard the petitioner in‑person, the Amicus Curiae Ms. Awantika Manohar, and counsel for Respondent No.2 (Insurance Company), Mr. Aditya Kumar.

3. No representation was present for Respondent No.1, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, although notice was served on 11‑05‑2026.

4. To provide an opportunity to the unrepresented Respondent No.1, the matter was listed for further hearing on 30‑07‑2026.

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