Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: August 12, 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Karnataka Neeravari Nigama Limited (appellant) vs. Gaddeppanavar Basalingappa & Anr. (respondents).
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (SLP) No. 3948/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑09‑2024 in MFA No. 101015/2024 passed by the Karnataka High Court, Circuit Bench at Dharwad.
- Multiple related SLP(C) numbers were listed (8198/2026, 8200/2026, 8199/2026, 8203/2026, 8204/2026, 8201/2026, 8205/2026, 8206/2026, 3954/2026, 3949/2026, 3953/2026) with the exception of SLP(C) Nos. 3955, 3952, 3950, 3951 which were dealt with separately.
- No representation appeared on behalf of the respondents despite notice being served.
- The Court noted 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.
Observations & Reasoning
- Relying on the precedent, the Court found the High Court’s order(s) to be inconsistent with the established legal position.
- Consequently, the impugned order(s) were set aside.
- The Court directed that fresh notice be issued through the trial court for SLP(C) Nos. 3955, 3952, 3950, 3951, permitting Dasti and directing the matter to be listed after notice service.
Final Outcome
- The appeals are allowed in the terms of the signed order.
- All impugned orders stand set aside.
- Any pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
- Fresh notice to be issued for the specified SLP(C) numbers, with the matter to be listed post‑service.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Supreme Court Judgment