Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M Mahesh Reddy (petitioner) vs. M/s Swikruti Ventures Private Limited (respondent).
- The matter arises from Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No.14526/2026, challenging the final judgment and order dated 20‑07‑2026 in CRRP No.917/2026 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Admission IA No.233229/2026 sought exemption from filing O.T.; hearing conducted on 22‑09‑2026 before Hon'ble Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Ramakrishnan S (AOR), Mr. Rahul Verma (Adv). Counsel for respondent: Mr. Prince Isac (Adv), Mr. Omanakuttan K. K. (AOR), Mr. Vaishak Omanakuttan (Adv).
Orders
1. The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the balance 50% of the fine amount was deposited on 02‑09‑2026; the Registry is directed to verify and place the report on record.
2. No coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner until the next date of hearing.
3. The respondent is granted three weeks’ time to file a counter‑affidavit.
4. The matter is listed for hearing after the three‑week period; the order is digitally signed on 23‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court deferred any coercive action pending verification of the fine payment, and set a three‑week deadline for the respondent to file a counter‑affidavit, with the case scheduled for further hearing thereafter.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Fine Payment