Additional Solicitor General Granted Time to Submit Additional Documents; Notice Issued for July Hearing
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant procedural decision, has directed the registry to de-tag and list Writ Petition (C) No. 320 of 2026 separately from other related matters. The case, involving petitioner Sadik A.P. @ Sadiq Ahmed against the Union of India, was deliberated upon by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The court has also scheduled the next hearing for the related Special Leave Petitions (SLP) on April 28, 2026.
In the proceedings, the Additional Solicitor General, Ms. Aishwarya Bhati, representing the National Investigation Agency, requested additional time to file an affidavit along with relevant documents. The court granted a one-week extension for this submission, underscoring the importance of comprehensive documentation in judicial review.
Simultaneously, in relation to W.P.(C) No. 320/2026, the court issued a notice returnable on July 14, 2026. Respondents in this case have been given a four-week period to file their counter affidavits. Following this, the petitioner has been allotted a two-week timeframe to submit a rejoinder affidavit upon receipt of the counter-affidavits.
The decision to de-tag and list the writ petition separately highlights the court’s approach to ensure focused adjudication on individual matters amidst complex litigation scenarios. This procedural separation is seen as pivotal in maintaining judicial efficiency and clarity, especially in cases involving multiple petitions and intricate legal questions.
Bottom Line:
Registry directed to de-tag and list Writ Petition (C) No. 320/2026 separately from other matters. Additional Solicitor General was granted time to file additional affidavit with documents in SLP(Crl.) Nos. 3658/2024 and 4384/2024. Notice issued in W.P.(C) No. 320/2026 with time frames provided for counter and rejoinder affidavits.
Statutory provision(s): Criminal Procedure, Writ Petition
Sadik A.P. @ Sadiq Ahmed v. Union of India, (SC) : Law Finder Doc id # 2886511
