Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 21025/2025 filed by the Union of India against Abid Pervez (also known as Azad Pervez), arising from the final judgment and order dated 20‑04‑2024 in BA No. 4307/2023 of the Gauhati High Court.
- The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
- Counsel for the petitioner included Additional Solicitor General Mr. Anil Kaushik and a team of senior advocates; counsel for the respondent was Mr. Vipin Kalra.
Final Outcome
1. The Ministry of Law & Justice, through its Secretary (address: 4th Floor, Kartavya Bhavan‑2, New Delhi‑110001), was ordered to be impleaded as a party‑petitioner.
2. The Court directed the Registry to amend the memo of parties accordingly and to file a fresh memo of parties within one week of the order.
3. The Court sought instructions from Mr. Anil Kaushik, who was physically present, on whether he would appear on behalf of the newly impleaded Ministry.
4. The matter was listed for further hearing on 31 July 2026.
Topics: Court Procedure, Party Impleadment