Case Details

  • Case Name: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 16742-16743/2026
  • Petitioners: Alok Kotahwala & Ors.
  • Respondents: Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd & Ors.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India, Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma
  • Hearing Date: 27 May 2026
  • Order Date (digital signature): 29 May 2026 13:59:47 IST
  • Related prior orders: Impugned final judgment and order dated 30‑04‑2026 in DBSAW No. 502/2023 and 739/2023 of the High Court of Rajasthan, Jaipur
  • Subject matter: Dispute over an acquired property and request for exemption from filing O.T.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioners: Alok Kotahwala & Ors.; counsel: Mr. Mukul Rohtagi (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Shyam Divan (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Abhay Kumar Bhandari (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Anuj Bhandari, AOR Mr. Vaibhav Bhargav.
  • Respondents: Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd & Ors.; counsel: Mr. Tushar Mehta (Solicitor General), Mr. Sandeep Pathak (Adv.), Ms. Jaya P Pathak (Adv.), Mr. Avnish Dave (Adv.), Ms. Ankita Chaudhary, AOR.
  • Registrar: Jatinder Kaur (digital signature), Sudhir Kumar Sharma (P.S. to Registrar Court Master).

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition seeks exemption from filing O.T. concerning the acquired property that is the subject of the dispute.
  • The dispute originates from the High Court’s judgment dated 30‑04‑2026 in DBSAW Nos. 502/2023 and 739/2023.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court noted that arguments have been concluded and reserved judgment; no substantive findings disclosed in the order.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The Court directed that the status quo with respect to the acquired property shall be maintained by the parties until the pronouncement of the final judgment.
  • Written submissions, if any, must be filed by 29 May 2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Parties must preserve the existing condition of the disputed property (status quo) pending the final decision.
  • Submission of any written arguments or evidence by the stipulated deadline.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • Leave to appeal was granted.
  • Arguments concluded; judgment reserved.
  • Enforcement of status‑quo order effective immediately.