Varindera Constructions SLP Hearing – 30-Day Deadline

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar (Sh. Apoorv Singh)

Order Date: 15-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 33107/2026 filed by Varindera Constructions Limited and others against the State of Rajasthan and others.
• Hearing held on 15 October 2026 before Registrar Sh. Apoorv Singh.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Shantanu Singh, Mr. Ravi Sehgal, Ms. Ishika Jain, Mr. Adithya S. Nair.
• Counsel for respondents: Mr. Gopal Jha (respondent No.8), Mr. Ashutosh Jha (AOR), Mr. Kumar Ranjan.
• Service of notice completed on respondents Nos.1‑7 on 28‑September‑2026; none entered appearance.
• Respondent No.8 is represented by Ld. Advocate‑on‑record Mr. Gopal Jha.

Order

• Lead counsel for respondent No.8 seeks time to file a counter‑affidavit.
• Court orders that the counter‑affidavit be filed within 30 days from the date of service of notice (i.e., by 28‑October‑2026).
• After the expiry of the 30‑day period, the Registry shall process the matter for listing before the Hon’ble Court in accordance with the rules.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Ld. Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

• Counter‑affidavit deadline set; pending filing will determine subsequent listing of the petition before the Supreme Court.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Construction Sector