Respondent’s Counsel: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Sr. Adv. Malvika Trivedi, Sr. Adv. Sri Harsha Peechara, etc.
Bench: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Petitioners sought exemption from filing copies of the impugned judgment and permission to file the Special Leave Petitions.
Dispute concerns the subject property and payment of license fees under a license agreement between the parties.
Findings & Observations
The Court examined arguments presented by senior counsel of both sides.
No substantive finding on merits of the underlying dispute was made; focus was on procedural permission.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Permission granted to file SLP(C) D Nos. 29448/2026 and 29376/2026.
Court ordered issuance of notice to the respondent, which was accepted.
Both parties directed to maintain status‑quo vis‑à‑vis the subject property until further orders.
Petitioners directed to pay the license fees in accordance with the existing license agreement.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Maintain status‑quo on the property pending further adjudication.
Pay license fees as stipulated in the license agreement.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Supreme Court’s order grants the requested permission, issues notice, enforces status‑quo, and mandates payment of license fees, thereby setting the procedural framework for the continuation of the dispute.
