Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.17414/2026 filed by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TGPRB) represented by its Chairman, against L. Sampath & Ors.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 31‑01‑2025 in WA No.1397/2024 passed by the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad.
- The matter was listed for hearing on 24‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan.
Court Directions
1. Fresh steps must be positively taken for service on the unserved respondents numbered 2 and 3 within two weeks; failure will result in automatic dismissal of the petition for non‑prosecution without further reference to the Court.
2. Notices to respondents 2 and 3 shall be issued and are returnable on 07‑09‑2026.
3. Dasti service is additionally permitted.
4. Each notice must state that respondents are required to file their counter‑affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
Signature
- Order digitally signed by Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH) Rajni Mukhi on 25‑07‑2026 (signature not verified).
Final Outcome
- The petition remains pending pending compliance with the service directions; non‑compliance will lead to its dismissal.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Service of Notice