Case Details

  • Case name: Varada Expo Mark and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Ors.
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court, Section IV‑C
  • Petition numbers: SLP(C) Nos. 26891/2025, 26998/2025, 26806/2025, 27009/2025, 27087/2025, 27021/2025
  • Date of order: 26‑05‑2026
  • Period of violation/dispute: Not specified

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: M/S Varada Expo Mark and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Shiv Expo Mark Pvt. Ltd.)
  • Respondents: State of Madhya Pradesh & Others
  • Petitioner counsel: Mr. Abhishek Garg (Advocate‑on‑Record), Mr. Ranesh Singh Mankotia (Advocate)
  • Respondent counsel: Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker (Advocate‑on‑Record), Mr. Ramesh Thakur (Advocate), Dr. Arvind Kumar Navrang Singh (Advocate)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The order addresses only procedural compliance; no substantive allegations or violations are detailed in the record.

Findings & Observations

  • The Registrar observed that vakalatnama and counter affidavits have not been filed for several respondents and granted final opportunities for filing.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • SLP(C) No.26891/2025: Respondents must file vakalatnama within two weeks; failure will result in the filing being declined.
  • SLP(C) No.26998/2025: Service completed on respondent No.1 on 21.01.2026, No.2 on 22.01.2026, No.3 on 20.01.2026, No.4 on 19.01.2026; incomplete on No.5. Respondents must file vakalatnama within one week and counter affidavits for Nos.1‑4 within one week, for No.5 within 30 days.
  • SLP(C) No.26806/2025: Service completed on all respondents in January 2026; one week granted to file counter affidavit; non‑compliance will lead to dismissal.
  • SLP(C) No.27009/2025: Service completed on all respondents in January 2026; one week granted to file counter affidavit; non‑compliance will lead to dismissal.
  • SLP(C) No.27087/2025: Service completed on all respondents in February 2026; one week granted to file counter affidavit; non‑compliance will lead to dismissal.
  • SLP(C) No.27021/2025: Service completed on all respondents in January 2026; one week granted to file counter affidavit; non‑compliance will lead to dismissal.
  • After expiry of the stipulated periods, the Registry will process the matters for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per procedural rules.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Respondents are required to file the pending vakalatnama and counter affidavits within the timeframes specified for each petition.
  • The Registry will list the matters for hearing if compliance is achieved; otherwise, further opportunities to file will be denied.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Registrar’s order grants final time limits for filing vakalatnama and counter affidavits; failure to comply will result in the filings being declined and the matters being listed for hearing according to the Court’s procedural rules.