Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 21-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Mahantesh (petitioner) and others; Respondents: Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd. and associated parties.
- Multiple Special Leave Petitions (Civil) were filed under Diary Nos. 20615/2020 to 20685/2020, each accompanied by Interlocutory Applications (IA) seeking condonation of delay in filing and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
- The parties appeared virtually before the Lok Adalat bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria, Senior Advocate Amit Anand Tiwari, and Advocate‑on‑Record Vipin Nair.
- The dispute centered on compensation payable for land/acres, with the parties negotiating a settlement amount.
- The settlement terms were presented to the Lok Adalat for approval.
Final Outcome
- The Lok Adalat awarded compensation of Rs 5,08,000 (Rupees five lakhs eight thousand only) per acre, inclusive of statutory benefits.
- Both parties agreed to waive any interest for the period of delay in filing the petitions.
- The court fee is to be refunded in accordance with the applicable rules.
- The special leave petitions are disposed of pursuant to the settlement, which forms part of the award.
Topics: Settlement, Compensation, Water Resources