Supreme Court Extends Filing Deadline for Union

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25038/2026 filed by Union of India & Ors against respondent ABC, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 16‑12‑2025 in WP(C) No. 3616/2021 of the High Court of Delhi.
• The application also includes IA No. 197523/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing and is linked with SLP(C) No. 11060/2026 (XIV).
• The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
• Counsel for the petitioner included a long roster of advocates; counsel for the respondent was Dr. N. Visakamurthy (AOR).

Final Outcome

1. The respondent was granted four weeks’ time to file a counter‑affidavit.

2. Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted within two weeks of the counter‑affidavit.

3. The case was listed for further hearing on 06‑10‑2026.

The order was recorded by the Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master, Kavita Pahuja and Sapna Bansal.

Topics: Procedural Order, Supreme Court Litigation, Special Leave to Appeal