Veerappa Reddy vs. Ambujakshi

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Registrar (Court)
Case Status:Disposed
Order Date:7 Dec 2023
CNR:SCIN010232642023

AI Summary

In this Special Leave Petition (Criminal), the Supreme Court's Registrar Court has granted the respondents four weeks to file their counter affidavits, with a final opportunity for Respondent No. 7, before listing the matter for further hearing in January 2024. This order highlights the crucial procedural steps in a criminal appeal.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:10695/2023
Case Type:Special Leave Petition (Criminal)
Case Sub-Type:SLP - Criminal Matter
Order Date:2023-12-07
Filing Year:2023
Court:Supreme Court Of India
Bench:Registrar Court
Judges:Hon'ble H. Shashidhara Shetty

Petitioner's Counsel

Rajesh Mahale
Advocate On Record - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Dhawesh Pahuja
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Saket Gogia
Advocate - Appeared
Gauri Pande
Advocate - Appeared
Man Singh
Advocate - Appeared
Sheetal Maggon
Advocate - Appeared
V. N. Raghupathy
Advocate On Record - Appeared
Manendra Pal Gupta
Advocate - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Rajesh Mahale
Dhawesh Pahuja
V. N. Raghupathy

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Brief Facts Summary

The case is a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by Veerappa Reddy against Ambujakshi and others. On the date of hearing, the matter was before the Registrar Court for procedural compliance. The main issue was the pending filing of counter affidavits by the respondents.

Timeline of Events

2023-02-01

Impugned order passed by High Court of Karnataka in CRLP-2882-2019.

2023-06-01

Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed in Supreme Court by Veerappa Reddy.

2023-12-07

Registrar Court grants Respondent Nos. 1-6 four weeks to file counter affidavit and Respondent No. 7 four weeks as a last opportunity.

2024-01-25

Next scheduled hearing date before the Registrar Court.

Key Factual Findings

Respondent Nos.1 to 6 have not yet filed their counter affidavits.

Source: Current Court Finding

Respondent No.7 has not yet filed their counter affidavit, and this is considered a last opportunity.

Source: Current Court Finding

Primary Legal Issues

1.Procedural compliance in Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filings

Secondary Legal Issues

1.Timelines for filing counter affidavits in Supreme Court

Court's Reasoning

The Registrar Court's reasoning for this order is purely administrative and procedural, aimed at ensuring that all respondent parties file their respective counter affidavits within a stipulated timeframe to enable further progress of the Special Leave Petition. The grant of 'last opportunity' to Respondent No. 7 emphasizes the need for expeditious compliance.

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

Impugned Orders

High Court
Case: CRLP-2882-2019
Date: 2023-02-01

Specific Directions

  1. 1.Respondent Nos.1 to 6 are granted four weeks' time for filing counter affidavit.
  2. 2.Respondent No.7 is granted four weeks' time, as last opportunity, for filing counter affidavit.
  3. 3.List again on 25.01.2024.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This order is purely procedural, concerning the filing of counter affidavits and scheduling, and does not lay down any substantive legal principle or interpretation. It serves as an administrative directive.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Adhere strictly to court-mandated deadlines for filing affidavits and other documents to avoid adverse orders or 'last opportunity' directives.
2.Ensure timely service and compliance with all procedural requirements, especially in Registrar Court matters, to facilitate smooth progression of the main case.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court Criminal Procedure OrderSpecial Leave Petition Affidavit FilingRegistrar Court Directions ComplianceExtension of Time Counter AffidavitSupreme Court Procedural Adjournment

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Order Issued After Hearing

Purpose:

Fixed Date by Court

Stage:

SERVICE/COMPLIANCE-BEFORE REGISTRAR(J)

Remarks:

List On (Date) [25-01-2024]

Listed On:

12 Jul 2023

In:

Registrar

Category:

UNKNOWN

Interlocutory Applications:

172395/2023,

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Order Text

ITEM NO.34 REGISTRAR COURT. 1 SECTION II-C

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. H. SHASHIDHARA SHETTY

IA 172395/2023, in Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 10695/2023

VEERAPPA REDDY Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

AMBUJAKSHI & ORS. Respondent(s)

IA No. 172395/2023 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.)

Date : 07-12-2023 These matters were called on for hearing today.

For Petitioner(s)

Mr. Rajesh Mahale, AOR

For Respondent(s)

Mr. Dhawesh Pahuja, AOR Mr. Saket Gogia, Adv. Ms. Gauri Pande, Adv. Mr. Man Singh, Adv. Ms. Sheetal Maggon, Adv.

Mr. V. N. Raghupathy, AOR Mr. Manendra Pal Gupta, Adv.

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

Respondent Nos.1 to 6 are granted four weeks' time for filing counter affidavit.

Respondent No.7 is granted four weeks' time, as last

opportunity, for filing counter affidavit.

List again on 25.01.2024. Signature Not Verified

Digitally signed by PRIYANKA MALIK Date: 2023.12.09 12:23:28 IST Reason:

H. SHASHIDHARA SHETTY Registrar

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