Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner M Mahesh Reddy vs Respondent M/S Swikruti Ventures Private Limited.
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 14526/2026, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 20-07-2026 in CRRP No. 917/2026 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
- Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Ramakrishnan S, AOR; Mr. Rahul Verma, Adv. For respondent – not specified.
Order Details
1. Petitioner undertakes to deposit the entire amount awarded by the Trial Court, as modified by the High Court, in the Registry of this Court within three weeks from the order date.
2. Any amount already deposited before any forum shall be deducted from the amount to be deposited.
3. The deposited amount shall be kept in a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) initially for six months with an auto‑renewal facility.
4. Issue a notice, returnable on 22‑09‑2026.
5. Dasti service is permitted; steps for service to be taken within one week.
6. The notice shall state that the respondent is required to file the counter affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
Final Outcome
- The petitioner must deposit the award amount within the stipulated three‑week period, with the sum held in FDR for six months; a notice will be issued for the respondent to comply with filing obligations, and dasti service is authorized.
Topics: Court Order, Legal Procedure, Civil Litigation