C. Uma Reddy vs. Kantha Nehra

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Registrar
Case Status:Pending
Order Date:6 Aug 2024
CNR:SCIN010162772024

AI Summary

In a crucial procedural development at the Supreme Court, a Special Leave Petition challenging a High Court order concerning an endowments dispute saw the Registrar granting four weeks to Respondent No.1 for filing their counter affidavit. The order further noted the completion of service on Respondent Nos. 2 and 3, setting the stage for the next hearing in September 2024, highlighting the ongoing legal battle impacting the parties involved.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:9085/2024
Case Type:Special Leave to Appeal (C)
Case Sub-Type:SLP - Endowments Dispute
Secondary Case Numbers:16277/2024, SCIN010162772024
Order Date:2024-08-06
Filing Year:2024
Court:SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Bench:Registrar
Judges:Hon'ble Sujata Singh

Petitioner's Counsel

Vipin Nair
Advocate - Appeared
Mohd Aman Alam
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Venkateswara Rao Anumolu
Advocate - Appeared
Sunny Kumar
Advocate - Appeared
Prateek Raushan
Advocate - Appeared
Puneet Aggarwal
Advocate - Appeared
Raushan Kumar
Advocate - Appeared
Raju Kumar
Advocate - Appeared
Atul Gara
Advocate - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Vipin Nair
Venkateswara Rao Anumolu

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Brief Facts Summary

The Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 9085/2024, filed by C. Uma Reddy against Kantha Nehra & Ors., was heard by the Registrar Court on August 6, 2024. During the hearing, Respondent no.1 was granted four weeks' time to file their counter affidavit. It was also noted by the Court that service on Respondent nos. 2 and 3 was complete, although they had not entered an appearance. The petition is scheduled to be listed again on September 24, 2024.

Timeline of Events

2013

Original case (CMA-411-2013) filed in High Court of Telangana.

2023-12-21

High Court of Telangana passes order in CMA-411-2013 (impugned order).

2024-04-09

Special Leave Petition (Civil) filed in the Supreme Court.

2024-04-19

Special Leave Petition (Civil) registered in the Supreme Court.

2024-04-26

First hearing of the SLP in the Supreme Court before the Judge's bench.

2024-08-06

Hearing before the Registrar Court; Respondent no.1 granted time for counter affidavit; service noted complete for Respondent nos. 2 and 3.

2024-09-24

Next hearing date specified by the Registrar Court.

Key Factual Findings

Respondent no.1 has been granted four weeks' time for filing a counter affidavit.

Source: Current Court Finding

Service is complete on respondent nos. 2 and 3.

Source: Current Court Finding

None has entered appearance for respondent nos. 2 and 3.

Source: Current Court Finding

Court's Reasoning

The Registrar's decision to grant four weeks' time to Respondent no.1 for filing a counter affidavit and to list the matter again on 24.09.2024 is based on the routine procedural requirement to allow parties to complete pleadings. The noting of service being complete on Respondent nos. 2 and 3, despite their non-appearance, is also a standard procedural observation to ensure all parties are aware of the proceedings.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Strict Adherence to Procedure
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Pending

Impugned Orders

High Court, Telangana
Case: CMA-411-2013
Date: 2023-12-21

Specific Directions

  1. 1.Respondent no.1 is granted four weeks' time for filing counter affidavit.
  2. 2.List again on 24.09.2024.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This is a routine procedural order by the Registrar, dealing with the filing of affidavits and listing, and does not involve any substantive legal pronouncements or interpretations that would establish precedent.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Advocates for respondents must ensure timely filing of counter affidavits to avoid procedural delays.
2.It is crucial to track service status and ensure appearance for all served parties to prevent adverse orders.
3.Registrar's orders are essential for managing the procedural flow of a case towards substantive hearings.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court Special Leave Petition procedural orderRegistrar Court directions on counter affidavitService of notice status in civil appealsEndowment property dispute legal researchFiling of pleadings in Supreme CourtCivil Miscellaneous Appeal challenges in India

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Order Issued After Hearing

Purpose:

Fixed Date by Court

Before:

Registrar

Stage:

SERVICE/COMPLIANCE-BEFORE REGISTRAR(J)

Remarks:

List On (Date) [24-09-2024]

Listed On:

8 Jun 2024

In:

Registrar

Category:

UNKNOWN

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Order Text

ITEM NO.80 REGISTRAR COURT SECTION XII-A

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BEFORE THE REGISTRAR MS. SUJATA SINGH

Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 9085/2024

C. UMA REDDY

Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

KANTHA NEHRA & ORS.

Respondent $(s)$

Date: 06-08-2024 This petition was called on for hearing today.

For Petitioner(s)

Mr. Vipin Nair, AOR Mr. Mohd Aman Alam, Adv.

For Respondent(s)

Mr. Venkateswara Rao Anumolu, AOR Mr. Sunny Kumar, Adv. Mr. Prateek Raushan, Adv. Mr. Puneet Aggarwal, Adv. Mr. Raushan Kumar, Adv. Mr. Raju Kumar, Adv. Mr. Atul Gara, Adv.

UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R

Respondent no.1 is granted four weeks' time for filing counter affidavit.

Service is complete on respondent nos. 2 and 3 but none has entered appearance.

List again on 24.09.2024.

SUJATA SINGH Registrar

Sujata Digitally signed by Sujata Singh Date: 2024.08.06 $17:15:59 + 0530$

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