Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 30 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (appellant) vs. Santam Singh & Anr (respondents).
- Appeal No.: Civil Appeal No(s). 7299 of 2018, challenging the High Court of Delhi order dated 09 February 2018 in W.P.(C) No. 1199 of 2018.
- The High Court had directed MTNL not to recover Rs 1,76,252 from respondent 1 and Rs 1,06,969 from respondent 2, effectively requiring MTNL to pay these sums.
- MTNL contended the order was erroneous; the Supreme Court considered the matter and referred to the precedent State of Punjab & Ors. v. Rafiq Masih (White Washer) & Ors.
- Counsel for MTNL: Ms. N. Annapoorani (AOR), Mr. Saket Sikri, Adv. Mr. Vikalp Mudgal, Adv. Mr. Akshit Gupta. Counsel for respondents: Mr. Saurabh Trivedi (AOR).
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's decision.
- MTNL is ordered to pay Rs 1,76,252 to respondent 1 and Rs 1,06,969 to respondent 2, totalling Rs 2,83,221.
- All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Civil Appeal, Telecommunications, Court Order