Case Details

  • Case Name: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (CRL.) No.16600/2025
  • Parties: M/S. PEE AND DEE LANDS HOLDINGS (P) LTD. (Petitioner) vs. The State & Ors. (Respondent)
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Order/Case No.: Not specified (order dated 26‑05‑2026)
  • Date of Hearing: 26‑05‑2026
  • Relevant Prior Dates: Impugned High Court judgment dated 24‑09‑2025; FIR Crime No.525/2015 dated 28‑12‑2015; Memorandum of compromise dated 17‑03‑2026; C.S. No.270/2022 before Madras High Court.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: M/S. PEE AND DEE LANDS HOLDINGS (P) LTD.
  • Respondent: The State & Ors.
  • Petitioner Counsel (AOR): Mr. Anish R. Shah
  • Respondent Counsel (AOR): Mr. Sabarish Subramanian; Mr. Siddhartha Jha
  • Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan
  • Registrar: KAVITA PAHUJA (ASTT. Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition seeks disposal of the Special Leave Petitions based on a memorandum of compromise dated 17‑03‑2026 entered in C.S. No.270/2022 before the Madras High Court.
  • Petitioner also requests quashing of FIR Crime No.525/2015 (dated 28‑12‑2015) pursuant to the same compromise.
  • Respondent State contends that a charge‑sheet has been filed and may seek instructions to file a response.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court noted an application IA No.141770/2026 invoking inherent powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dispose of the SLPs in line with the compromise.
  • The Court recognized the State’s submission regarding the charge‑sheet and allowed the State an opportunity to file its response.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalties or settlements were imposed at this stage.
  • The Court granted an interim order to continue the proceedings.
  • The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing on 29‑07‑2026.
  • The State was directed to file its response before the next listing.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Parties must comply with the memorandum of compromise dated 17‑03‑2026.
  • The State is required to file its response regarding the charge‑sheet before the 29‑07‑2026 hearing.
  • The petitioner's request to quash FIR Crime No.525/2015 remains pending pending further adjudication.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • An interim order previously granted to continue the proceedings remains in effect.
  • The case is adjourned to 29‑07‑2026 for further hearing.
  • No final substantive ruling on the merits of the compromise or FIR quash request has been issued yet.