Supreme Court Orders Service of Notice in Railway Board Appeal

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Justices Sanjay Karol & V. Mohana)

Order Date: 28-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos.11295‑11296/2026 filed by The Secretary Railway Board & Ors. versus Janil, et al., arising from High Court of Chhattisgarh judgments dated 17‑10‑2024 in WPS Nos.5116/2023 and 5260/2023.
• Interlocutory applications IA No. 40919/2026 and IA No. 40921/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing and refiling/curing defects.
• On hearing, the Court noted that service of notice on respondents No.2 (Roshan Kumar) and No.3 (Indrajeet Kumar) in SLP(C) No.11296 of 2026 was incomplete.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered fresh steps for service on the aforesaid respondents to be completed within two (02) weeks.
• A fresh notice shall be issued, returnable on 07.09.2026.
• Dasti service is permitted in addition to regular service.
• The notice must state that respondents must file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next listing date.
• Respondents may file their counter‑affidavit or supplementary counter‑affidavit within four (04) weeks, with any rejoinder affidavit to be filed before the next listing.
• The Court emphasized that no further opportunity will be granted for service or filing extensions.

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