Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: August 12, 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited (appellant) versus Devanagouda and others (respondents).
  • Appeal identified as Civil Appeal No. /2026, SLP (C) No.25710/2025, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17‑12‑2024 in MFA No. 203780/2024 passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Kalaburagi.
  • The Court observed that the issue is covered by its earlier judgment in Civil Appeal Nos.909‑910 of 2026, titled "The Deputy Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Officer v. M/s S.V. Global Mill Limited," decided on 09.02.2026.
  • A related petition for special leave to appeal, SLP (C) No.25703/2025, was also listed; the Court directed issuance of fresh notice through the trial court and ordered the matter to be listed after service of notice.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court set aside the impugned High Court order and allowed the appeal of Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited.
  • All pending applications, if any, were ordered disposed of.
  • In SLP (C) No.25703/2025, fresh notice was permitted and the matter was to be listed after service of notice.
  • Subsequently, SLP (C) No.25710/2025 was granted leave, and the appeal was allowed as per the signed order placed on file.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Supreme Court Order