Summary: The State of Himachal Pradesh & others filed Special Leave Petition (Civil) No.72028/2025 against M/s Jaypee University of Information Technology. Service on the sole respondent was completed on 17‑04‑2026. The Court, on 18‑06‑2026, granted the respondent’s counsel, Mr. Sarvjit Pratap Singh, a two‑week period to file a counter‑affidavit; failure to do so will result in no further extensions. After the two‑week period, the Registry is directed to process the matter along with pending applications, following the Court’s earlier direction dated 02‑04‑2026 to issue a notice returnable in six weeks. A copy of the record is to be furnished to the advocate on record. This content may not be financially relevant.