Union vs Bharti Airtel: Affidavit Deadline

Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Union of India (Petitioner)
• Respondents: M/s Bharti Airtel Limited (Respondent)
• Matter: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 25757‑25758/2026
• Hearing Date: 08‑Oct‑2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung
• Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Ajay Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Amrish Kumar (AOR)
• Counsel for Respondent: Mr. E. C. Agrawala (AOR) and Ms. Suman Yadav, Adv.; Ms. Nikhita Suri, Adv.; Mr. Gurudas Khurana, Adv.; Ms. B. Vijayalakshmi Menon (AOR)
• The Court, after hearing counsel, directed procedural steps regarding the filing of a counter‑affidavit.

Final Outcome

• The respondent (Bharti Airtel Limited) is ordered to file a counter‑affidavit on behalf of Caveators No. 1 and No. 2 on or before 29‑Oct‑2026.
• If the affidavit is not filed by the stipulated date, the matter will be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Court for further adjudication.

Topics: Counter‑Affidavit Deadline, Special Leave to Appeal, Telecom Litigation