Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22874/2024, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 29-05-2024 of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad (WRITC No. 14828/2024).
- Petitioner: M/S JS ASSOCIATES PRIVATE LIMITED, represented through its Director Ram Kumar Solanki.
- Respondents: State of Uttar Pradesh & others, including Builder (Respondent No. 4).
- The dispute concerns a deposit made by the petitioner in April 2022 towards a builder‑related transaction, for which the petitioner seeks compensation.
Observations & Directions
- The Court, while not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s order, opines that the petitioner must be compensated for the investment made in April 2022.
- The Builder (Respondent No. 4) is directed to return the deposit to the petitioner with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.
- The refund, together with accrued interest, must be effected within two months from the date of this order.
- With these directions, the Special Leave Petition stands disposed of.
- Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismisses the Special Leave Petition, mandating the Builder to refund the petitioner’s deposit plus 12% annual interest within the stipulated period, and closes any remaining interlocutory matters.
Topics: Deposit Refund, Builder Dispute, Supreme Court Order