XLO India Must File Dasti Service Affidavit

Authority: Registrar, Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 15450/2026 filed by XLO India Limited (petitioner) against Kunda Paulas Jadhav & others (respondents).
• The petition was called for hearing on 08-09-2026 before Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung.
• Service of notice to respondents 1 and 2 was claimed to be effected through the junior advocate of their counsel appearing before the High Court; however, no prior permission for such dasti service was obtained.
• An affidavit of dasti service was filed by the petitioner’s counsel, also stating that service was effected through registered post, which is not considered dasti service.
• Respondent No.3 did not appear despite service being complete.

Final Outcome

• The Registrar directed the petitioner’s counsel to file a fresh affidavit accompanied by proof of dasti service for respondents 1 and 2 on or before 22.09.2026.
• The matter was listed again before the Court for 09.10.2026.
• A copy of the Record of Proceedings is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Topics: Procedural Service, Supreme Court