Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Venka Yallappa Birshiddi & Anr.; Respondents: Pundalik Hanamappa & Ors.
- SLP No. 35889/2025 filed for admission and I.R. IA No. 307578/2025 (condonation of delay in filing IA No. 307579/2025) and exemption from filing C/C of the impugned judgment.
- The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 04-06-2025 in RSA No. 1445/2006 passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Circuit Bench at Dharwad.
- Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Darpan Km, Ms. Amrita Sharma, Mr. Rajat Jonathan Shaw, Ms. Easha Chandhok, Ms. Mahima Sadawat, Mr. Prashant Upadhyay, and AOR Ms. Rashi Bansal; counsel for respondents was Mr. Pai Amit, with AORs Mr. Rahat Bansal and Mr. Varun Mudgal.
- The bench comprised Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
Court Directions
- Petitioners' counsel was directed to comply with the earlier order dated 04.08.2026 within a period of four weeks.
- Petitioners' counsel was also directed to ascertain whether respondent No. 4 can be given up.
- Petitioners were permitted to file a rejoinder affidavit, if required.
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 05.11.2026.
Final Outcome
The Supreme Court issued procedural directions requiring the petitioners to adhere to the prior order within four weeks, to investigate the status of respondent No. 4, and allowed filing of a rejoinder affidavit, with the next hearing scheduled for 05‑11‑2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Supreme Court