Chintels India Ltd Suitor Fund Withdrawal Order

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: M/s Chintels India Ltd; Respondents: Sangeeta Agarwal & Anr., represented as suitor fund.
• The dispute concerned the amount held in the suitor’s fund, with the petitioner seeking its release.
• Hearings were conducted on 18 September 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta (in chamber). Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Ujjwal Singh (AOR); counsel for respondents: Mr. Gaurav Goel (AOR).

Final Outcome

• The Court granted a final four‑week opportunity to the concerned party to file an application for withdrawal of the suitor‑fund amount.
• If an application is filed within this period, the Registry shall verify the applicant’s identity and disburse the amount without further reference to the Court.
• If no application is filed, the amount shall be credited to the Supreme Court Advocates‑on‑Record Welfare Fund.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Suitor Fund, Court Order