Abdul Nazar P. T vs. The State Of Kerala
AI Summary
In a Supreme Court writ petition, the Registrar has issued procedural directions regarding the filing of counter-affidavits. While some state respondents have complied, others have not, leading to a final four-week extension for one respondent, setting the stage for the case to be heard by the main bench.
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Brief Facts Summary
This order pertains to Writ Petition (Civil) No. 424/2019, filed by Abdul Nazar P.T. against the State of Kerala & Ors. On the hearing date of January 30, 2020, the Registrar observed that service was complete for Respondent Nos. 5 and 7, but they failed to appear. Respondent Nos. 1 and 4 had already filed their counter-affidavits. However, Respondent Nos. 2 and 6 had not filed theirs, and Respondent No. 3 was granted a final four-week extension to file their counter-affidavit. The matter is to be listed before the Hon'ble Court thereafter.
Timeline of Events
Case filed in Supreme Court.
Case registered.
Hearing before Registrar. Service complete on R5 & R7; R1 & R4 filed Counter Affidavit; R2 & R6 failed to file; R3 granted four weeks last chance to file Counter Affidavit.
Key Factual Findings
Service is complete upon Respondent Nos. 5 and 7.
Source: Current Court Finding
Respondent Nos. 5 and 7 have not entered appearance.
Source: Current Court Finding
Respondent Nos. 1 and 4 have already filed their Counter Affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Respondent Nos. 2 and 6 have failed to file their Counter Affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Respondent No. 3 has not yet filed their Counter Affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Court's Reasoning
The Registrar's decision is based on the current status of compliance by the respondents. Noting that service was complete on some respondents who had not appeared, and that others had either filed or failed to file counter-affidavits, the Registrar exercised administrative authority to grant a final opportunity to Respondent No. 3 and schedule the matter for listing before a judicial bench.
- Strict Adherence to Procedure
Specific Directions
- 1.Four weeks' time, as a last chance, is granted to Respondent No. 3 to file Counter Affidavit.
- 2.List the matter before the Hon'ble Court as per rules after expiry of four weeks.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This is a procedural order issued by a Registrar, not a judicial pronouncement on a point of law by a bench of judges. Its scope is limited to case management and compliance with court rules.
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Order Issued After Hearing
Purpose:
Fixed Date by Court
Before:
Registrar
Stage:
SERVICE/COMPLIANCE-BEFORE REGISTRAR(J)
Remarks:
List After (Weeks) [4], List before court/bench
Listed On:
30 Jan 2020
In:
Registrar
Category:
UNKNOWN
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Order Text
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. RAJIV KALRA
Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s). 424/2019
ABDUL NAZAR P.T. Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF KERALA & ORS. Respondent(s)
Date : 30-01-2020 This petition was called on for hearing today.
For Petitioner(s) Ms. Lakshmi N. Kaimal, AOR
For Respondent(s)
Mr. G. Prakash, AOR Mr. Jishnu M. L, Adv. Mrs. Priyanka Prakash, Adv.
Mr. M. Yogesh Kanna, AOR Ms. Uma Prasuna Bachu, Adv. Mr. V. N. Raghupathy, AOR
UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following O R D E R
Service is complete upon respondent Nos. 5 and 7, but no one has entered appearance on their behalf.
Respondent Nos. 1 and 4 have already filed the Counter Affidavit.
Respondent Nos. 2 and 6 have failed to file the Counter Affidavit. Digitally signed by Rajiv Kalra Date: 2020.01.30 Signature Not Verified
Four weeks' time, as a last chance is granted to Respondent No. 3 to file Counter Affidavit. 17:04:46 IST Reason:
ITEM NO.78 REGISTRAR COURT. 2 SECTION X
List the matter before the Hon'ble Court as per rules after expiry of four weeks.
RAJIV KALRA Registrar
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