Harisharan Dwivedi vs. The State Of Chhattisgarh

Court:Supreme Court of India
Judge:Hon'ble Hrishikesh Roy, S.V.N. Bhatti
Case Status:Disposed
Order Date:10 Dec 2024
CNR:SCIN010284152023

AI Summary

In a Special Leave Petition (Criminal) filed by Harisharan Dwivedi & Ors., the Supreme Court has granted the petitioners four weeks to file additional documents. The petition challenges an order of the Chhattisgarh High Court in a criminal writ matter, indicating ongoing litigation in a significant criminal case.

Case Identifiers

Primary Case No:9160/2023
Case Type:Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.)
Case Sub-Type:SLP - Criminal Matter
Secondary Case Numbers:28415/2023, SCIN010284152023, 147027/2023
Order Date:2024-12-10
Filing Year:2023
Court:Supreme Court of India
Bench:Division Bench
Judges:Hon'ble Hrishikesh Roy, Hon'ble S.V.N. Bhatti

Petitioner's Counsel

Sameer Shrivastava
Advocate - Appeared
Yashika Varshney
Advocate - Appeared
Palak Mathur
Advocate - Appeared

Respondent's Counsel

Rajat Nair
Additional Advocate General - Appeared
Sugandha Jain
Advocate - Appeared
Prabodh Kumar
Advocate - Appeared

Advocates on Record

Sameer Shrivastava
Prabodh Kumar

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Brief Facts Summary

The present Special Leave Petition (Criminal) was filed by Harisharan Dwivedi & Ors. challenging an order dated July 6, 2023, passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh in WPCR No. 718/2021. On the hearing date of December 10, 2024, the petitioners' counsel sought and was granted four weeks' time by the Supreme Court to file additional documents in the matter.

Timeline of Events

2021

WPCR No. 718/2021 initiated in High Court of Chhattisgarh.

2023-07-06

Impugned judgment and order passed by High Court of Chhattisgarh in WPCR No. 718/2021.

2023-07-18

Filing of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) in Supreme Court.

2023-07-31

Registration of Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 9160/2023.

2024-12-10

Supreme Court grants petitioners four weeks' time to file additional documents.

Primary Legal Issues

1.Propriety of the Chhattisgarh High Court's order in a criminal writ petition
2.Scope of interference by the Supreme Court in Special Leave Petitions (Criminal)

Petitioner's Arguments

The petitioner's counsel, Ms. Palak Mathur, requested an extension of four weeks to file additional documents, indicating a need to strengthen their case or provide further evidence/information to the court.

Respondent's Arguments

No specific arguments from the respondent's side are mentioned in the order, implying no opposition to the procedural request for time.

Court's Reasoning

The Court, upon hearing the counsel for the petitioners, acceded to the request and granted four weeks' time for filing additional documents. The reasoning is procedural, allowing parties sufficient opportunity to present their case.

Judicial Philosophy Indicators:
  • Emphasis on Natural Justice
  • Strict Adherence to Procedure
Order Nature:Procedural
Disposition Status:Adjourned

Impugned Orders

High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Case: WPCR No. 718/2021
Date: 2023-07-06

Specific Directions

  1. 1.Ms. Palak Mathur, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners prays for and is granted four weeks time to file additional documents.

Precedential Assessment

Non-Binding (Procedural)

This is a routine procedural order granting an extension of time to file documents, which does not lay down any new legal principle or interpret any substantive law. Therefore, it holds no precedential value.

Tips for Legal Practice

1.Advocates should always be prepared to seek necessary procedural extensions promptly.
2.Ensuring complete documentation is critical for effective litigation in higher courts.
3.Procedural orders highlight the Supreme Court's commitment to providing fair opportunities for representation.

Legal Tags

Supreme Court Procedural OrderSpecial Leave Petition Criminal AdjournmentTime Extension Additional DocumentsChhattisgarh High Court WPCR ChallengeIndian Supreme Court Practice and Procedure

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Order Issued After Hearing

Purpose:

After Week/Month/Vacation

Before:

Hon'ble Hrishikesh Roy, Hon'ble S.V.N. Bhatti

Stage:

AFTER NOTICE (FOR ADMISSION) - CRIMINAL CASES

Remarks:

List After (Weeks) [4]

Listed On:

12 Oct 2024

In:

Judge

Category:

UNKNOWN

Interlocutory Applications:

147027/2023,

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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

Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s). 9160/2023

[Arising out of impugned judgment and order dated 06-07-2023 in WPCR No. 718/2021 passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur]

HARISHARAN DWIVEDI & ORS. Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH & ORS. Respondent(s)

(IA No. 147027/2023 - EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.)

Date : 10-12-2024 This matter was called on for hearing today.

  • CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.V.N. BHATTI
  • For Petitioner(s) Mr. Sameer Shrivastava, AOR Ms. Yashika Varshney, Adv. Ms. Palak Mathur, Adv.
  • For Respondent(s) Mr. Rajat Nair, A.A.G. Ms. Sugandha Jain, Adv. Mr. Prabodh Kumar, AOR

UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following

O R D E R

Ms. Palak Mathur, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners prays for and is granted four weeks time to file additional documents.

(NITIN TALREJA) (KAMLESH RAWAT)

ASTT. REGISTRAR-cum-PS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

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