Summary: The Supreme Court of India heard petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (Nos. 17971‑17973/2026) filed by Karnataka State Beda Jangam Samaja Samsthe (R) against the State of Karnataka and other respondents. The Court ordered that respondent No.9’s advocate‑on‑record, Ms. Anuradha Arputham, be given a two‑week period to file a counter affidavit; failure to do so will result in the affidavit being declined. Service of notice was completed to the remaining respondents, none of whom entered appearance. After the two‑week deadline, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Court, in accordance with the Court’s directive dated 15‑May‑2026 to issue a notice returnable within four weeks. A copy of the record of proceedings will be furnished to the advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance. This content may not be financially relevant.