Supreme Court Condones Delay, Sets Aside Abatement

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 28-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 14382/2025 filed by the Union of India & Ors versus Yogendra Rajak & Ors.
• Related Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 29596/2026 (condonation of delay in filing application to set aside abatement), IA No. 22863/2026 (application for substitution), IA No. 83503/2025 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 29595/2026 (setting aside an abatement).
• Hearing conducted on 28 Oct 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu (in chamber). Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Amrish Kumar, AOR Mr. Shantanu Verma. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, AOR Mr. GK Pathak, and advocates Mr. Shivram Singh, Mr. Amrendra Kumar Singh, Mr. Abhinav Sharma, Ms. Rajani Kumari, Ms. Laxmipriya Nath.
• The proceedings addressed procedural defaults and an existing abatement order affecting the respondents.

Final Outcome

1. Delay in filing the application for setting aside the abatement is condoned.

2. Application for substitution is allowed.

3. The abatement is set aside.

4. Respondents numbered 3 and 5 are granted a three‑week period to cure their default.

5. The order was digitally signed by Kanika Tayal on 28 Oct 2026 at 17:24:16 IST; the reason line lists Kanika Tayal and Ajeet Singh Tarial.

Topics: Legal; Court Order