Supreme Court Grants Union 3-Week Reply Extension

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Butari Pethrubabu & Anr., filing Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 12017/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 28-01-2026 in CRLOP No. 10606/2025 of the Madras High Court.
• Respondent: Union of India.
• Related applications: IA No. 184225/2026 (Permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures) and IA No. 184226/2026 (Exemption from filing C/C of the impugned).
• Counsel for respondents included Ms. Archana Pathak Dave, A.S.G.; Mr. Divyam Aggarwal, Adv.; Dr. N. Visakamurthy, AOR; among others. Counsel for petitioners included Ms. K Balambihai, Adv.; and additional advocates listed.
• The matter was called for hearing on 31-08-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.

Order

1. The Additional Solicitor General for the Union of India prayed for, and was granted, a three‑week period to file a reply in the matter.

2. The Court directed that the matter be listed again after the three‑week period for further hearing.

Final Outcome

• The Union of India receives a three‑week extension to submit its reply, and the case will be listed for continuation after this period.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Supreme Court Procedure