Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 13247/2026, arising from the impugned judgment and order dated 08-06-2026 in CRLRP No. 416/2026 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Petitioner: M/S Rubber Marketing and Processing Co‑operative Ltd. (Rubtech India).
- Respondent: Sandeep K T.
- Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 210526/2026 – exemption from filing Certified Copy of the impugned judgment; IA No. 210528/2026 – exemption from filing Original Transcript.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Wills Mathews, Ms. Shivangi Ranjan, Mr. Dhanesh M Nair, Mr. Joby Augustine, Mr. Rakesh Garg, Mr. Ashish Gopal Garg, Ms. Shweta Garg (AOR).
Observations & Reasoning
- Learned counsel for the petitioner stated that the fine of Rs. 6,60,000/- imposed by the trial court has been fully deposited.
- Deposit breakdown: 50% (Rs. 3,30,000/-) paid by the petitioner‑company’s chairman/Secretary; remaining 50% (Rs. 3,30,000/-) paid by co‑accused Manoj P.K.
Order
1. Issue a notice to the parties, returnable on or before 26 October 2026.
2. No coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner(s) pending further proceedings.
Final Outcome
- The fine is acknowledged as fully paid, and the Supreme Court has stayed any coercive action against Rubtech India while the notice is pending, with a return date set for 26 October 2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Fine Enforcement