Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M/s Kirloskar Systems Ltd. & Ors.
  • Respondents: Sri Muniyappa (deceased) through Legal Representative and Anr.
  • Petitions: Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) Nos. 8759‑8761/2019, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 03‑07‑2019 in WP Nos. 14640/2017, 14641/2017, 14642/2017 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
  • Applications filed: IA No. 212108/2024 (substitution), IA No. 177006/2019 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 146017/2019 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 177005/2019 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 177013/2019 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures), IA No. 177013/2019 (permission to place additional facts and grounds).
  • Counsel for petitioners: Senior counsel Mr. Siddhartha Dave and a team of advocates.
  • Counsel for respondents: Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma and team representing the legal representative of the deceased complainant.
  • During hearing, counsel for the deceased’s legal representative indicated a possibility of settlement between the parties and sought adjournment.
  • Senior counsel for petitioners expressed willingness to work out a settlement if possible.

Final Outcome

  • The Court adjourned the matter and listed it for further hearing on 01‑12‑2026.
  • The interim order originally granted on 30‑09‑2019 remains in effect and will continue until the next date of hearing.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Corporate Litigation