Authority: Supreme Court of India (Inherent Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: M S Shivangini Properties Pvt Ltd (Petitioner) vs. Mr M J Shantaram (Respondent/Alleged Contemnor).
- Background: Respondent sought suspension of a sentence conditioned on a deposit of 20% of the amount in question. The High Court reduced the required deposit to 10%.
- The petitioner appealed the High Court reduction; the Supreme Court allowed the appeal by order dated 14 May 2026, setting aside the High Court order and restoring the Appellate Court’s original requirement of a 20% deposit.
- The Court observed that if the appellant has not yet made the requisite deposit, the Appellate Court must address the consequences.
- The contempt petitions were deemed misconceived and therefore dismissed.
- Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.
Final Outcome
- Contempt petitions filed by Shivangini Properties are dismissed.
- The High Court’s reduction of the deposit requirement to 10% is set aside.
- The Appellate Court’s order requiring a 20% deposit for suspension of sentence is restored.
- The Appellate Court will determine any consequences if the deposit has not been made.
- All pending applications are disposed of.
Topics: Contempt Law, Supreme Court Order