Dileep Kumar Pandey vs. Union Of India
AI Summary
This procedural order from the Supreme Court grants a final opportunity for the respondents to file their counter affidavit in a Special Leave Petition concerning service matters. The case involves Dileep Kumar Pandey against the Union of India and others, with the next listing scheduled before the Hon'ble Court regardless of the affidavit's submission. This highlights the court's emphasis on timely compliance and progression of cases.
Case Identifiers
Petitioner's Counsel
Respondent's Counsel
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Brief Facts Summary
The case is a Special Leave Petition (Civil) filed by Dileep Kumar Pandey against the Union of India and others. On the hearing date of November 3, 2011, before the Registrar, it was noted that the respondents had not yet filed their counter affidavit. Counsel for both sides were present.
Timeline of Events
Impugned order passed by High Court, Uttar Pradesh.
SLP(C) No. 007641 / 2011 registered in Supreme Court.
Hearing before Registrar S.G. Shah; respondents yet to file counter affidavit.
Deadline given for filing counter affidavit.
Key Factual Findings
The respondents have not yet filed their counter affidavit.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Secondary Legal Issues
Petitioner's Arguments
The order does not explicitly detail arguments from the petitioner's side. However, their presence implies an intent to proceed with the Special Leave Petition and likely to expedite the filing of the counter affidavit by the respondents to avoid further delays.
Respondent's Arguments
The order does not explicitly detail arguments from the respondent's side, only noting their failure to file the counter affidavit. Their advocates were present, suggesting awareness of the procedural requirements.
Court's Reasoning
The Registrar's decision is purely procedural, aimed at ensuring the progression of the case. By granting a 'last chance' for filing the counter affidavit and directing the matter to be listed before the Hon'ble Court regardless, the Registrar is enforcing procedural discipline and preventing undue delays.
- Strict Adherence to Procedure
- Emphasis on Timely Justice
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.As last chance, counter affidavit is to be filed on record on or before 9.12.2011.
- 2.List thereafter before the Hon'ble Court, as per rules, without waiting for counter affidavit and any formal order to that effect from this court.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This is a procedural order issued by a Registrar and does not contain substantive legal pronouncements that would bind other courts or cases. It primarily manages the progress of a specific case.
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Order Text
\234ITEM NO.49 REGISTRAR COURT.1 SECTION XI
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 S.G. SHAH
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No(s).7641/2011
DILEEP KUMAR PANDEY Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Respondent(s) (With office report)
Date: 03/11/2011 This Petition was called on for hearing today.
For Petitioner(s)
Mr. Anil Kumar Tandale,Adv.
For Respondent(s)
Mr. Anupam Raina, Adv. Mrs.Rekha Palli,Adv.
UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
As last chance, counter affidavit is to be filed on record on or before 9.12.2011.
List thereafter before the Hon'ble Court, as per rules, without waiting for counter affidavit and any formal order to that effect from this court.
(S.G. SHAH) REGISTRAR
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