Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 24-07-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India); Respondents – Stracon India Limited and another.
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 16521/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 23‑01‑2026 in FAO(OS)(COMM) No. 132/2020 of the High Court of Delhi.
- Proceedings: Heard on 24‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe. Counsel for both sides appeared.
Observations & Directions
1. Court ordered issuance of a notice, returnable on 17‑08‑2026.
2. Respondent’s AOR, Mr. Nitin Saluja, accepted the notice and waived service of formal notice.
3. Court noted that one‑third (33.33%) of the amount deposited before the High Court had already been withdrawn and opined that at least 50% of the total amount may be withdrawn.
4. Pending disposal of the Special Leave Petition, respondent is permitted to withdraw an additional one‑sixth (16.67%) of the total deposited amount, thereby bringing total withdrawal to 50% of the amount deposited.
5. The additional withdrawal is conditioned upon the respondent providing security for the remaining one‑sixth (16.67%) of the amount.
6. Parties are directed to file written submissions in the meantime.
Final Outcome
- Respondent Stracon India Limited is allowed to withdraw a cumulative 50% of the amount deposited before the High Court, subject to furnishing security for the balance 16.67%; the matter remains pending before the Supreme Court, and written submissions must be filed.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Deposit Withdrawal, Special Leave Petition