C. Uma Reddy vs. Kantha Nehra
AI Summary
This Supreme Court Special Leave Petition (Civil) is an ongoing procedural matter involving an endowment/property dispute. The Registrar's order notes that notice is complete for two respondents, while the primary respondent has been granted a final four-week extension to file a counter-affidavit, after which the case will be listed before a Hon'ble Bench. This is a crucial administrative step in a potentially long-standing legal battle.
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Brief Facts Summary
This Special Leave Petition (Civil) challenges an order from the High Court of Telangana (CMA-411-2013). As of the hearing date, September 24, 2024, service of notice was complete for respondent Nos. 2 and 3. However, respondent No. 1 (Kantha Nehra) had not yet filed a counter-affidavit, necessitating a final four-week extension for them to do so before the case is listed before the Hon'ble Court.
Timeline of Events
Original dispute (CMA-411-2013) filed in High Court of Telangana.
High Court of Telangana passed an order in CMA-411-2013.
Special Leave Petition (C) filed in the Supreme Court.
SLP registered in the Supreme Court.
First hearing in Supreme Court, notice and status quo ordered.
Notices issued to respondents.
Previous hearing date in Supreme Court.
Present hearing before Registrar. Service complete on R2 & R3, R1 yet to file counter-affidavit.
Deadline for Respondent No. 1 to file counter-affidavit.
Key Factual Findings
Service of notice is complete on respondent Nos. 2 and 3.
Source: Current Court Finding
Respondent No. 1 has not filed a counter affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Four weeks time is necessary as a last chance for respondent No. 1 to file the counter affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Secondary Legal Issues
Court's Reasoning
The Registrar's decision is based on the status of notice and the need for respondents to complete their pleadings. Service of notice was complete for respondent Nos. 2 and 3, but respondent No. 1 had not yet filed a counter-affidavit. Therefore, a final opportunity was granted to respondent No. 1 to ensure procedural fairness and completeness of records before the matter is presented to the Hon'ble Court for substantive hearing.
- Emphasis on Procedural Fairness
- Adherence to Due Process
- Ensuring Opportunity to be Heard
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.Four weeks time, as last chance is granted to respondent No. 1 to file counter affidavit.
- 2.After expiry of four weeks, list the matter before the Hon'ble Court.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This is a procedural order passed by the Registrar, dealing with administrative aspects of the case (notice and filing of counter-affidavit). It does not decide any substantive legal questions or establish new legal principles.
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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:
24 Sept 2024
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 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 : 24-09-2024 This petition was called on for hearing today.
| For Petitioner(s) | Mr. Vipin Nair, AOR |
|---|---|
| Mr. Aditya Narendranath,Adv. | |
| Mr. Mohd. Aman Alam,Adv. |
For Respondent(s)
Mr. Venkateswara Rao Anumolu, AOR Mr. Sunny Kumar,Adv. Mr. Prateek Raushan,Adv.
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
Service of notice is complete on respondent Nos. 2 and 3 but no one has entered appearance on their behalf.
Four weeks time, as last chance is granted to respondent No. 1 to file counter affidavit. After expiry of four weeks, list the matter before the Hon'ble Court.
SUJATA SINGH Registrar
MG
