{"id":28077,"date":"2026-07-17T11:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=28077"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:19:43","slug":"supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Explains Why Filing a Spare Copy Is Crucial Before Notice Can Be Issued | Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. CBI (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 id=\"h-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-central-bureau-of-investigation-amp-ors-2026-supreme-court-registrar-directs-filing-of-spare-copy-for-issuance-of-notice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhaskar_B_Jadhav_v_Central_Bureau_of_Investigation_Ors_2026_Supreme_Court_Registrar_Directs_Filing_of_Spare_Copy_for_Issuance_of_Notice\"><\/span>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors. (2026): Supreme Court Registrar Directs Filing of Spare Copy for Issuance of Notice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Citation:<\/strong> Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. The Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors., SLP (Crl.) No. 12863 of 2025 (clubbed with SLP (Crl.) No. 18585 of 2025), Record of Proceedings before the Registrar, Supreme Court of India, dated 16 July 2026.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Bhaskar_B_Jadhav_v_Central_Bureau_of_Investigation_Ors_2026_Supreme_Court_Registrar_Directs_Filing_of_Spare_Copy_for_Issuance_of_Notice\" >Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors. (2026): Supreme Court Registrar Directs Filing of Spare Copy for Issuance of Notice<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Case_Citation\" >Case Citation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Background\" >Background<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Key_Procedural_Features\" >Key Procedural Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#What_Happened_Before_the_Registrar\" >What Happened Before the Registrar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Understanding_the_Importance_of_a_%E2%80%9CSpare_Copy%E2%80%9D\" >Understanding the Importance of a &#8220;Spare Copy&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Why_Spare_Copies_Are_Essential\" >Why Spare Copies Are Essential<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Why_Did_the_Registrar_Fix_a_Deadline\" >Why Did the Registrar Fix a Deadline?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Purpose_of_Fixing_Procedural_Deadlines\" >Purpose of Fixing Procedural Deadlines<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#%E2%80%9CProcess_the_Matter_in_Terms_of_the_Honble_Courts_Order_Dated_08062026%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Process the Matter in Terms of the Hon&#8217;ble Court&#8217;s Order Dated 08.06.2026&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Procedural_Significance_of_the_Direction\" >Procedural Significance of the Direction<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Role_of_the_Registrar_in_the_Supreme_Court\" >Role of the Registrar in the Supreme Court<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Key_Functions_of_the_Registrar\" >Key Functions of the Registrar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Why_Procedural_Compliance_Matters\" >Why Procedural Compliance Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Objectives_of_Procedural_Compliance\" >Objectives of Procedural Compliance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Significance_for_Criminal_Appeals\" >Significance for Criminal Appeals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#The_Importance_of_Notice\" >The Importance of Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Counsel_Appearing\" >Counsel Appearing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#For_the_Petitioner\" >For the Petitioner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#For_the_Respondents\" >For the Respondents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Legal_Analysis\" >Legal Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#1_Procedural_Compliance_Is_Mandatory\" >1. Procedural Compliance Is Mandatory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#2_Registrar_Orders_Ensure_Efficient_Court_Administration\" >2. Registrar Orders Ensure Efficient Court Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#3_Notice_Is_a_Cornerstone_of_Fair_Procedure\" >3. Notice Is a Cornerstone of Fair Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#4_Administrative_Orders_Have_Practical_Consequences\" >4. Administrative Orders Have Practical Consequences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Key_Takeaways_from_the_Legal_Analysis\" >Key Takeaways from the Legal Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Practical_Lessons_for_Advocates\" >Practical Lessons for Advocates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Quick_Reference_Points\" >Quick Reference Points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/supreme-court-spare-copy-notice-slp-bhaskar-b-jadhav-v-cbi-2026\/#Need_Expert_Legal_Assistance_from_the_Supreme_Court_of_India\" >Need Expert Legal Assistance from the Supreme Court of India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every order passed by the Supreme Court creates a new legal principle, yet many procedural orders are crucial because they determine whether a case will move forward or come to a halt. Such orders often receive little public attention despite playing a significant role in the administration of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order passed by Registrar Ms Gracy L. Bawitlung on 16 July 2026 in <em>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors.<\/em> is one such procedural order. While the Registrar did not adjudicate the merits of the criminal Special Leave Petition (SLP), the order demonstrates the Supreme Court&#8217;s insistence on procedural discipline before judicial proceedings can progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lawyers practising before the Supreme Court, the order is a reminder that compliance with procedural requirements is not a mere technicality. It is an essential part of ensuring fairness, efficiency, and the orderly administration of justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-case-citation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Citation\"><\/span>Case Citation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particular<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Case Name<\/td><td>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. The Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Case Number<\/td><td>SLP (Crl.) No. 12863 of 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tagged Matter<\/td><td>SLP (Crl.) No. 18585 of 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Court<\/td><td>Supreme Court of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Court Number<\/td><td>Registrar Court No. 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Date<\/td><td>16 July 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Before<\/td><td>Registrar: Ms Gracy L. Bawitlung<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-background\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proceedings arise from criminal Special Leave Petitions filed under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The record indicates that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SLP (Crl.) No. 18585 of 2025 appears in the cause title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, only SLP (Crl.) No. 12863 of 2025 was listed before the Registrar on 16 July 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The respondent includes the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) along with other respondents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order itself does not disclose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the underlying criminal allegations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the impugned judgement,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or the substantive legal questions involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its scope is confined entirely to procedural compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-procedural-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Procedural_Features\"><\/span>Key Procedural Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Observation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Nature of Proceedings<\/td><td>Criminal Special Leave Petition under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primary Respondent<\/td><td>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stage of Proceedings<\/td><td>Procedural hearing before the Registrar.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issues Considered<\/td><td>Only procedural compliance; no adjudication on merits.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Merits Examined<\/td><td>No.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-happened-before-the-registrar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened_Before_the_Registrar\"><\/span>What Happened Before the Registrar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The matter came before the Registrar for compliance with an earlier judicial direction passed by the Supreme Court on 8 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After hearing counsel, the Registrar recorded the following directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Ld. Counsel for the petitioner is directed to file a spare copy for issuance of notice to the sole respondent on or before 23.07.2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Registrar further ordered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Process the matter in terms of the Hon&#8217;ble Court&#8217;s order dated 08.06.2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, a copy of the Record of Proceedings was directed to be furnished to the concerned Advocate-on-Record for compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-importance-of-a-spare-copy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Importance_of_a_%E2%80%9CSpare_Copy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Understanding the Importance of a &#8220;Spare Copy&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To non-lawyers, filing a &#8220;spare copy&#8221; may appear to be an insignificant administrative requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, it is an indispensable part of Supreme Court practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever the Supreme Court directs the issuance of notice, the Registry must prepare paper books for service upon the respondents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These paper books are prepared from the spare copies supplied by the petitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without sufficient copies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notice cannot be issued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service cannot be completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respondents cannot be informed of the proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The litigation cannot progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, filing spare copies directly affects the movement of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-spare-copies-are-essential\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Spare_Copies_Are_Essential\"><\/span>Why Spare Copies Are Essential<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th>Why It Matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spare copy filed<\/td><td>Enables preparation of paper books by the Registry.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper books prepared<\/td><td>Allows issuance of notice to the respondent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notice served<\/td><td>Ensures the respondent is informed of the proceedings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service completed<\/td><td>Permits the case to move to the next procedural stage.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-did-the-registrar-fix-a-deadline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_the_Registrar_Fix_a_Deadline\"><\/span>Why Did the Registrar Fix a Deadline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Registrar directed compliance by 23 July 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reflects a common practice in the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrar Courts routinely supervise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filing defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procedural compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper book preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issuance of notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service of respondents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of pleadings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registry objections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strict timelines prevent unnecessary delays and ensure that cases proceed in accordance with judicial directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-purpose-of-fixing-procedural-deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_Fixing_Procedural_Deadlines\"><\/span>Purpose of Fixing Procedural Deadlines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Registrar&#8217;s Objective<\/th><th>Practical Effect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ensure timely compliance.<\/td><td>Prevents avoidable procedural delays.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitor Registry requirements.<\/td><td>Ensures all procedural formalities are completed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implement judicial directions.<\/td><td>Allows the matter to proceed as ordered by the Supreme Court.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-process-the-matter-in-terms-of-the-hon-ble-court-s-order-dated-08-06-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CProcess_the_Matter_in_Terms_of_the_Honble_Courts_Order_Dated_08062026%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Process the Matter in Terms of the Hon&#8217;ble Court&#8217;s Order Dated 08.06.2026&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This single sentence has considerable procedural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It indicates that the judicial bench had already passed an order on 8 June 2026, and the registry is merely implementing that order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrar courts do not alter judicial directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their function is administrative and procedural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accordingly, once the petitioner files the required spare copy, the Registry will initiate the process contemplated in the Bench&#8217;s earlier order\u2014most likely the issuance and service of notice upon the respondent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-procedural-significance-of-the-direction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedural_Significance_of_the_Direction\"><\/span>Procedural Significance of the Direction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The judicial bench had already issued directions on 8 June 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Registrar is implementing, not modifying, those directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance by the petitioner enables the Registry to proceed further.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next procedural step is most likely issuance and service of notice upon the respondent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-role-of-the-registrar-in-the-supreme-court\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_the_Registrar_in_the_Supreme_Court\"><\/span>Role of the Registrar in the Supreme Court<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many litigants mistakenly assume that every Supreme Court order is passed by judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court Rules create an independent procedural framework in which registrars perform numerous judicially supervised administrative functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scrutinising filings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing office objections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitoring procedural compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring service of notices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granting time for curing defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Placing matters before appropriate benches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrar orders facilitate the functioning of the court without deciding the substantive rights of the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-functions-of-the-registrar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Functions_of_the_Registrar\"><\/span>Key Functions of the Registrar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Function<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Scrutinising filings<\/td><td>Checks whether petitions comply with procedural requirements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Removing office objections<\/td><td>Ensures filing defects are cured before further processing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring procedural compliance<\/td><td>Ensures parties comply with judicial and registry directions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensuring service of notices<\/td><td>Facilitates communication of proceedings to respondents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Granting time for curing defects<\/td><td>Allows parties an opportunity to rectify procedural deficiencies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Placing matters before appropriate benches<\/td><td>Ensures cases are listed before the competent judicial bench.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-procedural-compliance-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Procedural_Compliance_Matters\"><\/span>Why Procedural Compliance Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court handles thousands of matters annually. If procedural requirements were ignored, the registry would struggle to process cases efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compliance requirements such as filing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vakalatnamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certified copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare copies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These requirements are intended to ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respondents receive complete records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial time is not wasted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearings proceed smoothly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural justice is observed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedural discipline ultimately supports substantive justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-objectives-of-procedural-compliance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_Procedural_Compliance\"><\/span>Objectives of Procedural Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Procedural Requirement<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Vakalatnamas<\/td><td>Authorise advocates to represent parties before the Court.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certified Copies<\/td><td>Ensure authenticity of judicial records.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Affidavits<\/td><td>Verify the truthfulness of facts placed before the Court.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper Books<\/td><td>Provide judges and parties with complete case records.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spare Copies<\/td><td>Facilitate service upon respondents and efficient registry processing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Translations<\/td><td>Ensure documents are understandable to the court and all parties.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-significance-for-criminal-appeals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Criminal_Appeals\"><\/span>Significance for Criminal Appeals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criminal Special Leave Petitions frequently involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal liberty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal convictions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitutional rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet even matters concerning liberty must satisfy procedural requirements before substantive hearings can occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This order demonstrates that procedural safeguards apply uniformly irrespective of the seriousness of the allegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-importance-of-notice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Notice\"><\/span>The Importance of Notice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most fundamental principles of natural justice is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audi alteram partem<\/strong> \u2014 hear the other side.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice is the mechanism through which this principle is implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless notice is properly served:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respondents cannot appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No effective hearing can take place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial proceedings cannot advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Registrar&#8217;s direction therefore safeguards fairness by ensuring that the respondent receives proper notice in accordance with the Supreme Court&#8217;s earlier judicial order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-counsel-appearing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counsel_Appearing\"><\/span>Counsel Appearing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-for-the-petitioner\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_Petitioner\"><\/span>For the Petitioner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr Mandeep Kalra, Advocate-on-Record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms Radhika Narula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms Chitrangada Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr Yashas J.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr Vaibhav Yadav<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr Paras Mohan Sharma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-for-the-respondents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_Respondents\"><\/span>For the Respondents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mr Rameshwar Prasad Goyal, Advocate-on-Record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mr Mukesh Kumar Maroria, Advocate-on-Record<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-legal-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Analysis\"><\/span>Legal Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although brief, the order reinforces several important aspects of Supreme Court procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-procedural-compliance-is-mandatory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Procedural_Compliance_Is_Mandatory\"><\/span>1. Procedural Compliance Is Mandatory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court will not permit matters to progress unless registry requirements are fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-registrar-orders-ensure-efficient-court-administration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Registrar_Orders_Ensure_Efficient_Court_Administration\"><\/span>2. Registrar Orders Ensure Efficient Court Administration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Registrar acts as the procedural gatekeeper, ensuring that judicial directions are implemented efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-notice-is-a-cornerstone-of-fair-procedure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Notice_Is_a_Cornerstone_of_Fair_Procedure\"><\/span>3. Notice Is a Cornerstone of Fair Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Issuance of notice cannot occur without the necessary documents being filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-administrative-orders-have-practical-consequences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Administrative_Orders_Have_Practical_Consequences\"><\/span>4. Administrative Orders Have Practical Consequences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While they do not decide legal rights, procedural orders determine whether litigation moves forward or remains stalled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaways-from-the-legal-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_the_Legal_Analysis\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from the Legal Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Legal Principle<\/th><th>Practical Significance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Procedural Compliance<\/td><td>Mandatory before substantive hearings can proceed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registrar&#8217;s Role<\/td><td>Ensures efficient administration of Supreme Court proceedings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Service of Notice<\/td><td>Protects the principles of natural justice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administrative Orders<\/td><td>Determine whether litigation progresses or remains stalled.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-practical-lessons-for-advocates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Lessons_for_Advocates\"><\/span>Practical Lessons for Advocates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This order serves as a reminder for Supreme Court practitioners that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registry directions deserve immediate attention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delay in removing defects can postpone hearings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filing spare copies should never be treated as a routine formality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with registrar orders avoids unnecessary adjournments and procedural complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced Supreme Court practitioners recognise that meticulous procedural compliance often determines the pace at which a matter reaches substantive hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order dated <strong>16 July 2026<\/strong> in <em>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors.<\/em> does not decide any question of criminal law or constitutional interpretation. Instead, it highlights an often-overlooked reality of Supreme Court litigation: justice depends not only on persuasive legal arguments but also on strict adherence to procedural requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By directing the petitioner to file a spare copy for issuance of notice and by instructing the Registry to process the matter in accordance with the Court&#8217;s earlier order dated <strong>8 June 2026<\/strong>, the Registrar ensured that the litigation remains on course while upholding the principles of orderly judicial administration and natural justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For litigants and lawyers alike, the order underscores that procedural precision is not a mere technicality\u2014it is an indispensable foundation of the Supreme Court&#8217;s ability to deliver timely and effective justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following table summarises the most important procedural principles emerging from the Registrar&#8217;s order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Procedural Compliance<\/td><td>The Supreme Court Registrar reiterates that procedural compliance is mandatory before a Special Leave Petition (SLP) can progress to the next stage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Case Direction<\/td><td>In <em>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors.<\/em>, SLP (Crl.) No. 12863\/2025, the Registrar directed the petitioner to file a spare copy by <strong>23 July 2026<\/strong> for issuance of notice to the respondent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spare Copy Requirement<\/td><td>The order reinforces that filing spare copies is an essential procedural requirement under Supreme Court practice, enabling the Registry to prepare and serve notice on respondents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Earlier Supreme Court Order<\/td><td>The Registrar instructed the Registry to process the matter in accordance with the Supreme Court&#8217;s earlier order dated <strong>8 June 2026<\/strong>, ensuring continuity in the judicial process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Role of the Registrar<\/td><td>The decision highlights the critical role of the Supreme Court Registrar in supervising procedural compliance, removing filing defects, and facilitating the smooth administration of justice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Importance of Procedural Orders<\/td><td>The case underscores that procedural orders, though not deciding the merits, are vital to the progress of litigation and the efficient functioning of India&#8217;s highest court.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact on Advocates and Litigants<\/td><td>The order serves as an important reminder to Advocates-on-Record (AORs) and litigants that delays in complying with Registry directions can postpone hearings and issuance of notice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Natural Justice<\/td><td>The proceedings reaffirm the principle of natural justice (<em>audi alteram partem<\/em>) by ensuring that respondents receive proper notice before the case advances.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Procedural Significance<\/td><td><em>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. CBI (2026)<\/em> is a significant procedural development illustrating how the Supreme Court maintains discipline and efficiency through strict adherence to the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Who Should Read This Case?<\/td><td>The case is particularly relevant for lawyers, law students, and litigants seeking to understand Supreme Court SLP procedure, Registrar Court functions, issuance of notice, filing requirements, and procedural compliance in criminal appeals.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-quick-reference-points\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Reference_Points\"><\/span>Quick Reference Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Procedural compliance is mandatory before an SLP progresses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filing a spare copy is necessary for the issuance of notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Registry must follow earlier judicial directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Registrar plays a crucial role in ensuring procedural discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Procedural orders facilitate the smooth administration of justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delays in registry compliance can postpone hearings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural justice requires proper service of notice on respondents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The order demonstrates strict adherence to the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court Registrar, in <em>Bhaskar B. Jadhav v. Central Bureau of Investigation &amp; Ors.<\/em> (SLP (Crl.) No. 12863\/2025), directed the petitioner to file a spare copy by <strong>23 July 2026<\/strong> to facilitate issuance of notice to the respondent. The order, dated <strong>16 July 2026<\/strong>, emphasises that strict procedural compliance is essential before a criminal Special Leave Petition can proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it does not address the merits of the dispute, the order highlights the Registrar&#8217;s crucial role in implementing judicial directions, ensuring proper service of notice, and maintaining the efficient administration of justice under the Supreme Court Rules. This case is an important reference for understanding Supreme Court filing procedures, registry practice, and the procedural safeguards governing criminal appeals in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-need-expert-legal-assistance-from-the-supreme-court-of-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_Expert_Legal_Assistance_from_the_Supreme_Court_of_India\"><\/span>Need Expert Legal Assistance from the Supreme Court of India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are planning to file a <strong>Special Leave Petition (SLP), Writ Petition, Civil Appeal, Criminal Appeal, Transfer Petition, Review Petition, Curative Petition, or require expert legal advice on any matter before the Supreme Court of India<\/strong>, experienced legal guidance can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Adv. 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