Supreme Court Sets Appearance Deadline – Express

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Gracy L. Bawitlung)

Order Date: 23 July 2026 (order signed); hearing held on 22 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: R. Manickavasagam et al.
• Respondents: The Indian Express (P) Limited & others (respondent nos. 1‑4).
• Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 26200‑26206/2025.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Ankit Acharya (AOR), Ms. Ritu Chaudhary, Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Mr. Ayush Jain.
• Counsel for respondents: Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta (AOR), Mr. Ranjeet Kumar Singh, Mr. Deval N. Modi.
• Service of notice was completed, but respondents numbered 2 to 4 have not entered appearance.

Final Outcome

• The Court directed that any counter‑affidavit on behalf of respondent no. 1 be filed on or before 05‑Aug‑2026.
• After filing, the matter will be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court for further hearing.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

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