Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 23-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mohan Lal Goel & Ors.
  • Respondents: Prabha Bhagra & Ors.
  • Special Leave Petition (C) No. 5291/2026 filed, arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 11-11-2025 in CR No. 25/2006 of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
  • Mediation report received; IA No. 39463/2026 (addition/deletion/modification of parties) and IA No. 39458/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.) filed.
  • Linked SLP(C) No. 4541/2026 (III‑B) for admission.
  • Hearing held on 23‑07‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Shree Chandrashekhar.
  • Petitioner's counsel: M/s Kings And Alliance Llp, AOR – Mr. Mohit Chaudhary, Adv.; Ms. Puja Sharma, Adv.; Mr. Kunal Sachdeva, Adv.; Ms. Madhuri Jain, Adv.

Order Details

1. Petitioners to submit additional documents, specifically the landlord’s application in the original proceedings seeking impleadment of respondent No.12/defendant No.12 – Rajesh, from whom the petitioners purchased an area of 129 sq. ft of the tenanted premises by sale deed dated 27‑12‑2017.

2. The record of the Trial Court/Rent Controlling Authority to be summoned.

3. Petitioners shall pay occupation charges at Rs 15,000 per month.

4. Arrears to be paid from November 2025 onwards.

5. Payment directions are without prejudice to the final outcome of the Special Leave Petition.

6. Matter listed for further hearing on 30‑09‑2026.

7. Petitioners’ undertaking recorded on 13‑07‑2026 shall continue until the next date of hearing.

Final Outcome

The Supreme Court directed the petitioners to provide the specified additional documentation, summon the trial court record, and commence payment of Rs 15,000 monthly occupation charges (arrears from Nov 2025), while reserving the final adjudication of the SLP. The case is scheduled for a further hearing on 30 Sep 2026, and the existing petitioner undertaking remains in force.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Occupation Charges, Supreme Court Order