Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 16-07-2026
Case Overview
- Miscellaneous Application No. 2563/2025 in Civil Appeal No. 8095/2009, filed by Oriental Insurance Co Ltd & Anr (petitioner) against M/s Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd & Ors (respondent).
- The petitioner had deposited Rs 50,000 as suitor’s fund at the time of filing the appeal; no request for release had been made.
- The matter was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma in chambers on 16 July 2026.
Final Outcome
- The Court exercised discretion under Order XXIV Rule 7 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 and directed that the suitor’s fund of Rs 50,000 be disbursed to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF).
- The Registry was instructed to complete the transfer within three weeks.
- The miscellaneous application was disposed of.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Suitor Fund Disbursement