Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 13-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (petitioner) against Purnima Mehra & Anr (respondents) seeking direction regarding a deposit.
- Civil Appeal No.5886 of 2023 was earlier dismissed as not pressed by an order dated 22.01.2024.
- The appellant had deposited Rs 50,000 with the Court.
Observations & Directions
- Under Rule 7 to Order XXIV of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, the deposited amount cannot be refunded to the appellant.
- The Rs 50,000 shall be kept in an interest‑bearing deposit account in a nationalised bank for a period of one year.
- If the respondents appear and file an appropriate application, the amount, without interest, shall be disbursed in favour of the respondents.
Final Outcome
- The appellant’s deposit remains locked for one year; thereafter, upon respondents’ application, the principal amount will be released to the respondents, and no interest will be payable to either party.
Topics: Court Order, Deposit Dispute