Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha & Justice Alok Aradhe)
Order Date: 10 August 2026
Case Overview
- The appeal (Civil Appeal No. ____ of 2026, Special Leave Petition (C) No. 10707/2026) was filed by M/s Lohia Auto Industries & Ors. against the interim order dated 02‑02‑2026 passed by the High Court of Delhi in RFA (COMM) No. 69 of 2026, which stayed execution of a decree dated 30‑10‑2025.
- The High Court had directed the appellants to deposit Rs 36,13,175 with the Registrar General and to furnish an undertaking for the remaining decretal amount of about Rs 1.40 crore, subject to the final verdict.
- The Supreme Court, after hearing counsel for both parties, examined the balance of convenience and the interests of justice.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court ordered the appellants to deposit Rs 36,13,175 in the Registry of the High Court within four weeks from the date of the order; the amount shall be placed in an interest‑bearing fixed deposit in a nationalised bank on an auto‑renewal basis.
- The Court held that the appellants need not give any undertaking concerning the Rs 1.40 crore as previously directed by the High Court.
- The Court directed the High Court to take up and dispose of the first appeal within six months from the date of this order.
- With these modifications, the civil appeal stands disposed of, and any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Topics: Court Order, Deposit Direction, Appeal Disposal