1. Case Identification

• Case No.: Civil Appeals No. 2644-2646/2012 (with 5 connected appeal groups totaling 25 appeals)

• Diary No.: 12975/2011

• Court: Supreme Court of India (Court No. 3, Section XII-A)

• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan

• Nature: Batch of civil appeals against State of Andhra Pradesh

2. Key Proceedings (11-Jun-2025 Hearing)

Representation:

• For Appellant (M/s G.S. Lamba):
  6 Advocates + 4 AORs (including Ms. Charanya Lakshmikumaran, Mr. M.P. Devanath)

• For Respondent (State of AP):
  3 AORs + 5 Advocates (including Mr. G.N. Reddy, Mr. Sahil Bhalaik)

Court's Order:

1. Adjournment: Granted based on appellant's circulated request

2. Next Listing: After four weeks (~09-Jul-2025)

3. Judgment Research Format

A. Case Citation

M/s G.S. Lamba vs. State of Andhra Pradesh, Civil Appeal Nos. 2644-2646/2012 (Supreme Court of India, Order dated 11-Jun-2025).

B. Critical Observations

1. Case Complexity:
   25+ connected appeals suggest large-scale dispute (likely land/revenue matter)
   Unusually high number of counsel (10 for appellant, 8 for respondent)

2. Pendency: Filed in 2011-2012 → 13+ year litigation

3. Adjournment Pattern: Consistent delays (previous adjournments likely)

C. Legal Significance

• Institutional Delay: Highlights challenges in resolving multi-party civil disputes

• Resource Intensity: Significant legal representation indicates high stakes

D. Next Steps

• Substantive hearing expected on ~09-Jul-2025

• Potential for:
  Consolidation of connected appeals
  Interim relief consideration

4. Comparative Analysis

AspectThis CaseTypical Civil AppealNumber of Appeals25+1-2Pendency Period13+ years5-8 yearsLegal Teams18 counsel2-4 counsel

5. Conclusion

The adjournment reflects systemic challenges in mass litigation cases. The July 2025 hearing may prove pivotal given the case's scale and duration.