Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 10-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 33295/2026 filed by Jayapal seeking relief against M/s. Jeevan Fruits Company; arises from Madras High Court judgments dated 12‑10‑2022 in CRLRC Nos. 1145/2020 and 1165/2020.
- Multiple interlocutory applications were pending, including IA‑185400/2026 (condonation of delay), IA‑185402/2026 (exemption from custody certificate), IA‑185399/2026 (exemption from filing copy of impugned judgment), and IA‑191065/2026 (interim bail).
- On 07‑07‑2026 the Court ordered the petitioner to file an affidavit of undertaking, which was filed on 08‑07‑2026 and signed by Radha Sharma.
- The affidavit states that out of a total cheque amount of Rs 23,12,673, Rs 4,62,535 was deposited in CC No.442 and 444 of 2018, Rs 5,40,000 was transferred via SBI between 05‑11‑2025 and 11‑11‑2025, and a demand draft of Rs 5,00,000 dated 06‑07‑2026 was already issued. The balance remaining is Rs 8,10,138.
- The petitioner undertook to deposit an additional Rs 10,00,000 within four weeks and requested bail for his father.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted interim bail to the petitioner’s father, subject to terms imposed by the Trial Court.
- The petitioner must deposit Rs 10,00,000 within four weeks; failure to do so will automatically vacate the bail without further reference.
- The demand draft No. 745616 dated 06‑07‑2026 for Rs 5,00,000 is to be deposited with the Court Registry and will remain subject to further orders.
- The Court condoned the filing delay and directed that a notice be issued to the respondent, returnable in four weeks.
Topics: Interim Bail, Criminal Procedure