Supreme Court Orders Counter Affidavit for Kerala Water

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Bench comprising Hon'ble Chief Justice, Hon'ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Hon'ble Justice V. Mohana

Order Date: 28 Oct 2026 (date of Registrar's signature)

Case Overview

• Petition: Transfer Petition(s) (Civil) No(s). 284/2026
• Parties: Kerala Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers Association (Petitioner) vs State of Kerala & Others (Respondents)
• Nature: Civil transfer petition concerning matters not detailed in the excerpt.
• Procedural History: Counter affidavit filed by the petitioner on 17 Oct 2026.
• Court Directions:

1. Registry to verify the counter affidavit and, if confirmed, tag it to the paper book.

2. Rejoinder affidavit, if any, to be filed within two weeks from the order date.

3. Matter to be posted for further hearing on 01 Dec 2026 (Next Matter Date – NMD).

Final Outcome

• The Registry is instructed to confirm and attach the counter affidavit.
• The petitioner must submit any rejoinder affidavit within a fortnight.
• The case is scheduled for continuation on 1 December 2026.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Water Industry