Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 12 August 2026
Case Overview
- Main Appeal: Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Ltd (appellant) vs Laxmibai & Ors (respondents) in Civil Appeal Nos. /2026 (SLP (C) Nos. 20379/2025, 20384/2025, 20385/2025).
- Additional Petition: The Land Acquisition Officer and Assistant Commissioner (petitioner) vs Yamanappa (respondent) in Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (SLP (C) No. 20351/2025), arising from the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad judgment dated 23‑09‑2024 in MFA No. 101624/2023.
- The Court observed that the matter 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.
- Counsel for the appellant(s) appeared; respondents did not appear despite service of notice.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court set aside the impugned orders of the Karnataka High Court and allowed the three civil appeals (SLP Nos. 20379, 20384, 20385).
- All pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.
- In the SLP petition, the Court directed the trial court to issue fresh notice, permitted filing of Dasti, and instructed that the matter be listed after completion of notice service.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Supreme Court Judgment