Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 07-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Shailja Vajpei filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 25083‑25084/2024, arising from the High Court of Patna’s final judgment and order dated 02‑02‑2024 (MJC No. 2289/2023, 23‑02‑2024) and LPA No. 528/2022.
- Respondents: Animesh Kumar Parashar & Ors., and the Patna Municipal Corporation. Multiple interim applications (IA Nos. 136581/2024, 136579/2024, 136577/2024, 218713/2024, 218709/2024, 218710/2024, 218712/2024) sought exemptions from filing copies of the impugned judgment and other procedural reliefs.
- Counsel for petitioner: Senior Counsel Navniti Prasad Singh and a team of advocates; counsel for respondents: Manish Kumar and team.
- The matter was heard by a two‑judge bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan on 07‑08‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed that the State of Bihar be impleaded as a respondent in both SLP cases, with the amendment to be filed by 11‑08‑2026.
- Notice shall be served to the State of Bihar and the Standing Counsel; the cause title shall be amended accordingly.
- The State of Bihar must submit a date‑wise chart detailing revenue‑related developments and actions taken by the Patna Municipal Corporation in SLP No. 23557/2024.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 08‑09‑2026 at 2:00 pm.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Municipal Litigation