Supreme Court Impleads Punia Enterprises as Respondent

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 27-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Rajesh Punia
• Respondents: Kiran Punia & others (Respondents No.1‑4,6,7)
• Proceedings: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.28511/2024 arising from a final judgment dated 23-07-2024 of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana.
• Intervention: IA No.113303/2025 filed to implead M/S Punia Enterprises, a partnership firm, as an additional respondent.
• Procedural Background: Notice served on existing respondents; no representation filed by Respondents No.1‑4,6,7.
• Interim Order: An interim order dated 21-02-2025 was in force and has been extended repeatedly until the next listing.

Observations & Reasoning

• The Court noted the absence of any representation from the listed respondents despite service of notice.
• Recognising the filing of IA No.113303/2025, the Court deemed it appropriate to allow the impleadment of the partnership firm.

Directions Issued

1. The prayer for impleadment is allowed; M/S Punia Enterprises is hereby impleaded as Respondent No.8.

2. The Court directs that notice be issued to the newly impleaded respondent.

3. The matter is listed for further hearing on 25-08-2026.

4. The interim order dated 21-02-2025 remains operative until the next listing.

Final Outcome

• M/S Punia Enterprises is officially added as Respondent No.8 in the proceedings, and the case will continue with a hearing scheduled for 25‑08‑2026.

Topics: Procedural Order, Court Impleadment