Authority: Supreme Court of India (Registrar Court)
Order Date: 28-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Telangana Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association & Anr.
- Respondents: Union of India & Others.
- Nature: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 26014/2026.
- Hearing held on 28‑10‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
- Service of notice completed for respondents 1‑4 in August 2026; they were given a two‑week window to file counter‑affidavits, else further opportunity will be declined.
- Petitioner's counsel directed to either serve fresh particulars for respondents 5, 8 & 12 within one week or file an affidavit with proof of dasti service within the same period.
- Service completed for respondents 6, 7, 9‑11, and 13‑15 on the following dates: respondent 6 on 01‑09‑2026; respondents 7, 9 & 10 on 29‑08‑2026; respondent 11 on 28‑08‑2026; respondents 13, 14 & 15 on 27‑08‑2026. None of these respondents entered appearance.
- Respondents 16‑448 were deleted from the array of parties by the Court’s order dated 07‑08‑2026, and the cause title was amended accordingly.
- The Court directed that the record of proceedings be furnished to the concerned advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The Court affirmed service of notice to the initial set of respondents and imposed strict timelines for filing counter‑affidavits.
- Petitioner's counsel must complete service or submit proof for additional respondents within a week.
- No appearances were recorded from respondents 6‑15 despite service.
- A large group of respondents (16‑448) was removed from the case, simplifying the party list.
- The order will be recorded and communicated to the advocate‑on‑record.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Healthcare Regulation