Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 05-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: EXIM TRADE LINKS (petitioner) vs. SHREE ANNAPOORNESHWARI ASSOCIATES (respondent).
  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No.7546/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment dated 17-03-2026 in CRLRP No.333/2021 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
  • Earlier order dated 06-05-2026 directed petitioners to deposit Rs 21,00,000 with the Court Registry within one week; petitioners complied.
  • Current hearing on 05-10-2026: petitioners informed the Court that the Rs 21 lakh has been deposited.
  • The Court noted the remaining balance of Rs 9,10,000 to be deposited within one week from the date of this order.
  • The deposited amount shall be invested in an interest‑bearing Fixed Deposit Receipt with any nationalized bank offering the maximum rate of interest, with an auto‑renewal facility for an initial period of three months.
  • The matter is listed for further hearing on 14‑10‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • Petitioners must deposit the remaining Rs 9,10,000 within one week; the funds will be placed in a fixed deposit as specified; next hearing scheduled for 14 October 2026.

Topics: Court Order, Deposit Requirement