Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14 July 2026 (order signed 17 July 2026)

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Naveen Jain (petitioner) represented by counsel Mr. Dushyant Parashar (AOR), Mr. Bhaskar Sharma, Mr. Manu Parashar, and Mr. Dinesh Pandey.
  • Respondent: Vedica Computers Pvt. Ltd., represented by counsel (not named).
  • The petition sought transfer of Criminal Case No. 177860 of 2025, originally pending before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Calcutta, to the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Central District, Tees Hazari, Delhi, citing jurisdictional competence.
  • The petition also included applications for condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects (IA No. 194370/2026) and a stay application (IA No. 194371/2026).

Court Findings & Directions

1. The Court approved the transfer of the criminal case to the Delhi jurisdiction.

2. The Court condoned the delay raised by the petitioner.

3. An order to issue a notice to the respondent was made, with the notice to be returnable on 03 September 2026.

4. Dasti service (personal service) was permitted; the Court directed that steps for service be positively taken within two weeks of the order.

5. The notice must state that the respondent is required to file a counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.

6. All further inter‑se proceedings between the parties are stayed pending compliance with the above directions.

Final Outcome

  • The criminal case is transferred to the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Central District, Tees Hazari, Delhi.
  • Delay is condoned, notice issuance and service procedures are set, and the respondent must file a counter‑affidavit.
  • Interim stay placed on all further proceedings until compliance.

Topics: Transfer of Criminal Jurisdiction, Procedural Directions, Stay of Proceedings