Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 08-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 13678/2026 filed by Union Bank of India against P. Savita Krishna Reddy & Anr.
- Service of notice to respondent No.1 (Savita Krishna Reddy) was effected by dasti on 22‑09‑2026 and by usual mode on 25‑09‑2026; no counter‑affidavit has been filed yet.
- Respondent No.2, identified as a company, is recorded by the Registrar of Companies as being in liquidation; no liquidator is presently on record, rendering service impossible.
- Lead counsel for the petitioner submitted a letter highlighting the liquidation status of respondent No.2 and the inability to serve notice.
- The Registrar directed that respondent No.1 file any counter‑affidavit within 30 days from the date of service of notice.
- Counsel for the petitioner was instructed to take appropriate steps concerning respondent No.2 within two weeks.
- The matter is scheduled to be listed again on 23‑11‑2026.
Final Outcome
- Respondent No.1 must submit a counter‑affidavit within 30 days of service.
- No service can be effected on respondent No.2 due to the absence of a liquidator; petitioner’s counsel must pursue necessary actions within two weeks.
- The case will be heard again on 23 November 2026.
Topics: Service of Notice, Liquidation, Supreme Court Procedure