Authority

Supreme Court of India

Order Date

09 Oct 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 9814/2026 filed by Farheen & Ors. against State of Uttar Pradesh and others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 11‑03‑2026 of the Allahabad High Court in A482 No. 1561/2024.
  • The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva on 08‑10‑2026.
  • Counsel for the respondents sought additional time to file a counter‑affidavit; the court entertained the request.

Final Outcome

  • The court ordered that Respondent No. 2 may file a counter‑affidavit within two weeks from the date of the order (by 23‑10‑2026).
  • Any rejoinder to that affidavit may be filed within a further two‑week period (by 06‑11‑2026).
  • The case is re‑listed for hearing on 20‑11‑2026.
  • The earlier interim order dated 29‑05‑2026 remains operative until the next hearing.

Topics: Procedural Order, Criminal Appeal, Supreme Court