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

Order Date: 30-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Civil Appeal No. 6710/2026 filed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (appellant) against D. Chanchaiah (respondent).
  • Hearing conducted on 30 September 2026 before the Registrar of the Supreme Court.
  • Earlier order dated 22 April 2026 directed the respondent to deposit Rs.11,68,370 and file proof of such deposit.
  • Counsel for the respondent has not filed the required proof of deposit as of the current hearing.
  • Advocates appearing: for the appellant, Mr. Sabarish Subramanian (AOR); for the respondent, G. Ananda Selvam, Mr. Habib Muzaffar, and Ms. Lakshmi Ramamurthy (AOR).

Final Outcome

  • The Registrar ordered the respondent’s counsel to submit the proof of deposit of Rs.11,68,370 within two weeks from the date of this order.
  • If the proof is filed within the stipulated period, the matter will be listed for further hearing on 16 November 2026.
  • If the proof is not filed, the Registry will process the matter for listing before the Hon'ble Judge in Chambers to obtain necessary directions.
  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Electricity Sector