Kashi Kapdi Co-Op Housing Society vs. Shashikant Vithal Kamble

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Registrar (J-Iv)
Case Status:Pending
Order Date:5 Dec 2022
CNR:SCIN010172982021

AI Summary

The Supreme Court Registrar's Court, in a Civil Appeal involving a construction group and environmental/administrative authorities, has granted a final one-week extension for certain respondents to file their counter-affidavits. This procedural order aims to ensure all preliminary submissions are completed before the case moves to a full bench, highlighting the critical procedural steps in high-stakes litigation.

Ratio Decidendi:
In a Civil Appeal before the Supreme Court, the Registrar's Court may grant a final limited extension for the filing of counter-affidavits by respondents who have failed to do so, to ensure procedural compliance and enable the matter to be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:4456/2021
Case Type:Civil Appeal
Case Sub-Type:Civil Appeal - Environmental / Regulatory Dispute
Secondary Case Numbers:17298/2021, 4625/2021, SCIN010172982021, 16833/2021
Order Date:2022-12-05
Filing Year:2021
Court:Supreme Court of India
Bench:Registrar
Judges:Hon'ble S.P.S. Laler

Petitioner's Counsel

Anshula Vijay Kumar Grover
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Nitika Grover
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Pai Amit
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Gurmeet Singh Makker
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Anamika Aggarwal
Advocate - Appeared
Sachin Patil
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Aaditya A. Pande
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Shwetal Shepal
Advocate - Appeared
Siddharth Dharmadhikari
Advocate - Appeared
Bharat Bhagla
Advocate - Appeared
Y. P. Dhingra
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Mukesh Verma
Advocate - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Anshula Vijay Kumar Grover
Pai Amit
Gurmeet Singh Makker
Sachin Patil
Aaditya A. Pande
Y. P. Dhingra

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Brief Facts Summary

During a hearing in Civil Appeal No. 4456/2021 before the Supreme Court Registrar's Court, it was noted that respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9, and 10 had not filed their counter-affidavits. Additionally, despite being served, other respondents did not appear. The court granted a final period of one week to the defaulting respondents to file their affidavits, after which the case will be prepared for a hearing before the main bench.

Timeline of Events

2021-07-29

Civil Appeal No. 4456/2021 was filed in the Supreme Court of India.

2022-12-05

Case called on for hearing before the Registrar Court.

2022-12-05

Registrar noted failure of respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9 and 10 to file counter-affidavits.

2022-12-05

Registrar granted one week time to aforementioned respondents to file counter-affidavits.

After 2022-12-12

Matter to be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court.

Key Factual Findings

Ld. Counsel for respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9 and 10 have failed to file counter affidavit.

Source: Current Court Finding

One week time, is granted to above said respondents to file the same.

Source: Current Court Finding

Despite due service, none appears on behalf of other respondent.

Source: Current Court Finding

Primary Legal Issues

1.Procedural compliance regarding the filing of counter-affidavits in a Civil Appeal

Secondary Legal Issues

1.Ensuring due process and fair opportunity for all respondents to present their case

Petitioner's Arguments

Implicitly, the appellant seeks expeditious processing of the appeal, which requires all respondents to complete their filings.

Respondent's Arguments

Counsel for respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9, and 10 sought and were granted additional time to file their counter-affidavits, indicating a need for more time for preparation or coordination.

Court's Reasoning

The Registrar's Court granted a final opportunity to the defaulting respondents to file their counter-affidavits to ensure procedural fairness and to bring all necessary documents on record before the matter is presented to a regular bench of the Hon'ble Court for substantive hearing.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Strict Adherence to Procedure
  • Emphasis on Natural Justice (granting time for reply)
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Pending

Impugned Orders

State Agency
Case: OA-03-2021
Date: 2021-07-07

Specific Directions

  1. 1.One week time is granted to respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9 and 10 to file their counter affidavit.
  2. 2.After the expiry of said period, the matter shall be processed for listing before the Hon'ble Court as per rules.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This is a routine procedural order issued by a Registrar to manage the progress of the case, not a substantive judgment from a bench of judges. As such, it does not establish a legal principle or precedent.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Advocates must diligently track and adhere to all court-granted timelines for filing pleadings, especially counter-affidavits, to avoid delays or adverse orders.
2.Ensure proper appearance or representation for all served respondents to prevent matters from proceeding ex-parte, even in procedural hearings.
3.Registrar's Court orders are crucial for case management and ensuring all procedural prerequisites are met before a case is heard by a substantive bench.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court Procedural Compliance Civil AppealRegistrar Court Directions Counter Affidavit FilingsTimelines For Submissions In Apex CourtEnsuring Due Process For Respondents Supreme CourtManagement Of Interlocutory Stages In Civil Appeals

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REGISTRAR COURT. 2 ITEM NO.22

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BEFORE THE REGISTRAR SH. S.P.S. LALER

Civil Appeal No(s). 4456/2021

ROHAN PATE GROUP OF CONSTRUCTION LLP

VERSUS

SHASHIKANT VITHAL KAMBLE & ORS.

Date: 05-12-2022 This appeal was called on for hearing today.

For Appellant(s)

Ms. Anshula Vijav Kumar Grover, AOR Ms. Nitika Grover, Adv.

For Respondent(s)

Mr. Pai Amit, AOR

Mr. Gurmeet Singh Makker, AOR Ms. ANAMIKA AGGARWAL, Adv.

Mr. Sachin Patil, AOR Mr. Aaditya A. Pande, AOR Miss. Shwetal Shepal, Adv. Mr. Siddharth Dharmadhikari, Adv. Mr. Bharat Bhagla, Adv.

Mr. Y. P. Dhingra, AOR Mr. Mukesh Verma, Adv.

UPON hearing the counsel through Video Conference, the Court made the following

ORDER

Ld. Counsel for respondent nos. 1, 4, 5, 9 and 10 have failed to file counter affidavit. However, as prayed, one week time, is granted to above said respondents to file the same.

Despite due service, none appears on behalf of other respondent.

ature Not Verified After the expiry of said period, matter shall be processed for String before the Hon'ble Court as per rules.

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