Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India (Sh. Apurv Singh)

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23666/2025, listed as SLP(C) No. 20090‑91/2026 (IV‑A), filed by Karnataka State Warehousing Corporation against respondent Govind.
  • The Registrar noted that opportunity to file counter‑affidavits for respondents Nos. 1, 2, 7, 10, 18‑21, 27, 30‑32 & 35‑36 has already been declined by order dated 20‑07‑2026.
  • Service on respondent No. 6 was completed on 06‑06‑2026, but no appearance has been entered.
  • Respondents Nos. 3, 26, 33 and 39 have filed vakalatnamas on 18‑07‑2026; they are directed to file any counter‑affidavit within two weeks, after which no further opportunity will be granted.
  • Respondents Nos. 13, 14, 17, 22‑25, 28, 29, 34 & 36‑38 also filed vakalatnamas on 18‑07‑2026 and are given the same two‑week deadline for counter‑affidavits.
  • Advocate Mr. Harisha S.R. e‑filed vakalatnamas on behalf of respondents Nos. 1, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 22‑25, 27‑32 & 34‑38 on 18‑07‑2026; however, the vakalatnamas for respondents Nos. 1, 20, 27, 32 and 35 are defective due to lack of No‑Objection Certificate from the erstwhile advocate. The counsel must cure these defects within one week, failing which the Registry will inform the Court.
  • Petitioner's counsel is granted one week as a final opportunity to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars regarding service on respondents Nos. 4, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 16, and similarly one week for service on respondents Nos. 12 & 15.
  • If the above steps are completed, the matter will be listed for hearing on 30‑09‑2026; otherwise, the Registry will forward the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Judge in chambers for further directions.

Final Outcome

  • The Court imposes strict timelines: two‑week deadline for remaining counter‑affidavits, one‑week deadline to cure defective vakalatnamas, and one‑week deadline for petitioner’s counsel to complete service on specified respondents. Non‑compliance will result in the matter being placed before a judge in chambers, with a provisional listing set for 30‑09‑2026.

Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave to Appeal, Service of Notice