Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 31593/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 07-08-2026 in OPRC No. 105/2026 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
  • Petitioner: Fine Arch Interiors.
  • Respondent(s): Meethale Peedikayil Puthiya Purayil Yahiya & Ors.
  • Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 268114/2026 (exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment) and IA No. 268115/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.).
  • Hearing held on 08-09-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
  • Counsel for petitioner: M/S. Lawyer S Knit & Co, AOR Ms. Bina Madhavan, Adv. Mr. S. Udaya Kumar Sagar, Adv. Ms. Sanya Jain. No counsel listed for respondents.

Order

1. The Court found no reason to interfere with the impugned order passed by the High Court; consequently, the Special Leave Petition is dismissed.

2. The Court noted that, as stated by the petitioner's counsel, fifty percent (50%) of the disputed amount has already been deposited before the Rent Control Court. Accordingly, liberty is granted to the petitioner to approach the High Court for adjustment of the remaining amount.

3. Any pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed, leaving the High Court's original order intact.
  • The petitioner is permitted to seek adjustment of the balance of the amount in the High Court, having already deposited half of the amount with the Rent Control Court.
  • All other pending applications, if any, are ordered to be disposed of.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Rent Control Adjustment, Supreme Court Order