Authority: Supreme Court of India – Registrar (Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 17‑09‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Rathna S M & Ors filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 21373‑21374/2026 against The Manager, Cholamandalam MS GIC Ltd.
  • Respondent 1 (Cholamandalam MS GIC Ltd) is duly represented; service of notice completed on 25‑Jun‑2026.
  • The Registrar directed Respondent 1 to file a counter‑affidavit within one week; failure will result in denial of further opportunity.
  • Petitioner's counsel was instructed to serve Respondents 2 and 3 with fresh particulars within a week, as a final opportunity.
  • If service is effected, a notice will be issued and the matter listed for hearing on 27‑Oct‑2026.
  • If service is not effected, the Registry will forward the matter for listing before a Judge in Chambers for further directions.

Final Outcome

  • Counter‑affidavit deadline set for Respondent 1 (one week from order).
  • Petitioner's fresh service deadline for Respondents 2 and 3 (one week).
  • Conditional scheduling: notice and listing on 27‑Oct‑2026 upon successful service; otherwise, matter to be listed before a Judge in Chambers.

Topics: Court Procedure, Financial Services Litigation