Case name: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 8549/2025
Parties: Nishant Construction Private Limited (Petitioner) vs Reliance Mediaworks Limited & Others (Respondents)
Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung)
Order Date: 26‑05‑2026
Period of violation/dispute: Not specified (procedural service of notice)
Parties Involved
Petitioner: Nishant Construction Private Limited, represented by Advocate‑on‑Record Mr. Ashutosh Ghade.
Respondents: Reliance Mediaworks Limited and respondents numbered 2‑7, represented by Mr. Akhil Anand (AOR) and Mr. Himanshu Vij (Advocate). Respondent No.7 filed a counter‑affidavit seeking permission to place additional documents on record.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
The primary issue is the service of notice (dasti service) on the respondents. Service is complete on respondents 2‑6, but none have entered appearance. The petitioner must substantiate service on respondent No.1.
Findings & Observations
Registrar notes that service is complete on respondents 2‑6, but no appearances have been made.
Counter‑affidavit filed by respondent No.7 is noted and will be placed on record after permission.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Petitioner is directed to file an affidavit with proof of dasti service for respondent No.1 by 13‑07‑2026, termed the last opportunity.
Failure to comply will result in the matter being processed for listing before the Hon’ble Judge‑in‑Chambers.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Petitioner must submit the required affidavit and proof by the stipulated deadline.
Upon filing, the matter will be listed again on 30‑07‑2026.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Registrar’s order is effective immediately; compliance deadline set for 13‑07‑2026.
The case will be listed for further hearing on 30‑07‑2026, or otherwise moved to Judge‑in‑Chambers upon default.
