Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)

Order Date: 28-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Gurmeet Singh Bagri & Ors.
  • Respondents: Punjab State Power Corporation Limited & Ors.
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No. 27415/2024 and No. 27433/2024.
  • Interlocutory Applications (IAs) associated: IA 256896/2024 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment), IA 256899/2024 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures), IA 261088/2024 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment), IA 261087/2024 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
  • Hearing date: 28‑09‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.

Orders – SLP(C) No. 27415/2024

  • Respondent No. 1 has already filed a counter‑affidavit.
  • Vakalatnama for Respondent No. 2 was filed on 01‑02‑2025.
  • The Court grants Respondent No. 2 a final one‑week opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit; if filed, it will be taken on record, otherwise no further opportunity will be granted.
  • Lead counsel for the petitioner must file an affidavit with proof of publication for Respondents Nos. 5, 13, 14 and 18 within two weeks, as a last opportunity.
  • Service of notice is complete on the remaining respondents, none of whom have entered appearance.
  • If the above compliance is achieved, the matter will be listed for hearing on 05‑11‑2026; failing that, the Registry will forward the matter for listing before a Judge in Chambers for further directions.

Orders – SLP(C) No. 27433/2024

  • Respondent No. 1 is duly represented and has already filed a counter‑affidavit.
  • Lead counsel for Respondent No. 2 has not filed a counter‑affidavit despite a previous last‑opportunity order dated 15‑05‑2026; consequently, the opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit is hereby declined.
  • Lead counsel for the petitioner must file an affidavit with proof of publication for Respondents Nos. 5 and 14 within two weeks, as a final opportunity.
  • If compliance is met, the matter will be listed on 05‑11‑2026; otherwise, the Registry will process the matter for listing before a Judge in Chambers.
  • Service is complete on the remaining respondents, none of whom have entered appearance.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned lead advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • Respondent No. 2 in SLP 27415/2024 receives a one‑week final window to file a counter‑affidavit; failure results in denial of further filing.
  • Respondent No. 2 in SLP 27433/2024 is denied any further opportunity to file a counter‑affidavit.
  • Petitioner's counsel must submit affidavits with publication proof for specified respondents within two weeks in each case.
  • Upon satisfactory compliance, both matters are scheduled for listing on 05‑11‑2026; otherwise, they will be referred to a Judge in Chambers for additional directions.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Procedural Order