Dear Querist,
Please note that Hon'ble judges at SC have ample power to decide a matter in TP (Civil). However, it would depend the merits of the case which varies from case to case.
Since Respondent's advocate was not present due to some medical emergency during oral hearing, a Review Petition may not be an ideal option since according to the facts the Respondent's case was not properly presented. However, since Counter Affidavit was on record, the Hon'ble SC must have thought it for deciding the cae on merits.
Its matter of thing how to looking at the things.
For a review, etc, you may choose for an direction and/or clarification or review as well. 30 days is the limitation period withing which you need to take steps. However, your bonafide would be proved if and only if you do not waste any more time and file the appropriate application/petition immediately.
You are however advised to consult your lawyer who was your lawyer at Hon'ble SC or any other lawyer you repose faith in.
Trust this would suffice.
Rabin Majumder
Advocate-on-Record
Supreme Court of India
