Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: August 12, 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: The Executive Engineer, Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd. (Appellant) vs. Sadashiv & Anr. (Respondents).
- The appeal arose from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21‑10‑2024 in MFA No. 101463/2023 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad.
- Multiple Special Leave Petitions (SLP) were listed, including SLP(C) Nos. 2376/2026 and a long series of other SLP numbers (e.g., 2721/2026, 2679/2026, 2663/2026, etc.).
- The Court noted that despite notice being served, most respondents failed to appear.
- The matter was governed by the Supreme Court’s earlier judgment in Civil Appeal Nos. 909‑910 of 2026 titled “The Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M.S.V. Global Mill Limited,” decided on 09‑02‑2026.
- Counsel for both parties were heard; several counsel for respondents were present, but representation was lacking for many.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court set aside the impugned High Court orders in accordance with the precedent judgment.
- The appeals were allowed as per the signed order.
- The Court directed that fresh notice be issued through the trial court for the numerous listed SLP applications.
- It permitted “Dasti” (documentary evidence) to be filed.
- The matter is to be listed after service of notice is complete.
- All pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
- The order was signed by Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale, with the Deputy Registrar’s endorsement.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Supreme Court Order