Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 2528/2025 (appellant: NARAYANA RAJU & ANR.) and Civil Appeal No. 2529/2025 (substituted service on IA 228864/2026) were listed before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh on 17‑08‑2026.
  • Service had been effected on proposed legal representatives Nos. 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4‑8.6 of the deceased respondent No.8, but none entered appearance.
  • Counsel for the appellant filed two separate applications for substituted service of the remaining proposed legal representative No.8.3, seeking service by publication in “The Indian Express” (English) and “Samyuktha Karnataka” (Kannada).

Final Outcome

  • The Registrar allowed both applications for substituted service via newspaper publication.
  • The appellant’s counsel was directed to file an affidavit together with proof of publication within two weeks.
  • The matter was listed again for hearing on 24‑09‑2026.
  • A copy of the record of proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for compliance.

Topics: Substituted Service, Civil Procedure