Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 27-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Bangalore Development Authority (Petitioner) vs M Krishnappa & Ors. (Respondents) under Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21440/2026 and No. 22743/2026.
  • Service status for SLP(C) No. 21440/2026: Service completed on respondents No.2, 4, 5 and 7 (dates: 17-06-2026 for Nos.2 & 5; 08-09-2026 for Nos.4 & 7); none entered appearance.
  • Service deemed complete on respondent No.6 by Registrar’s order dated 17-09-2026; still no appearance.
  • Application for substituted service for respondent No.1 was allowed; publication to be made in “The Indian Express” (English) and “Kannada Prabha” (Kannada). Petitioner to file affidavit with proof of publication within two weeks.
  • The matter is listed again for hearing on 03-12-2026.
  • For SLP(C) No. 22743/2026: Petitioner has not taken any further steps or filed fresh particulars despite a last‑opportunity order dated 17-09-2026. Registry instructed to list the matter before a Judge in chambers for necessary directions.

Final Outcome

  • Substituted service for respondent No.1 approved, with affidavit deadline imposed.
  • No appearances recorded for respondents 2‑7 despite service; further compliance required.
  • SLP(C) No. 22743/2026 to be listed before a Judge for directions due to petitioner’s inaction.

Topics: Service of Notice, Supreme Court Procedure