Case Details

  • Case Name: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 4746/2026
  • Origin: Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 08‑08‑2024 in CMA No. 2116/2024 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Order Date / Hearing Date: 25‑05‑2026 (matter called for hearing)
  • Period of Dispute/Violation: Not specified

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: P. Moorthi
  • Respondents: Shriram City Union Finance Ltd & Anr.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Sri Narasimha, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. V. Chidambaresh, Sr. Adv.; Mr. P. Valliappan, Sr. Adv.; Mr. G. Balaji, AOR; Mr. Shiv Kumar, Adv.; Ms. Vaishnavi, Adv.
  • Counel for Respondent(s): (Not listed)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petition seeks admission of the Special Leave Petition and condonation of delay in filing IA No. 44260/2026.
  • Also seeks exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment (C/C).
  • The core issue is procedural delay and the need for the Court’s permission to proceed.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court, after hearing counsel, conditions further proceedings on the petitioner depositing a specified sum.
  • No substantive discussion on merits of the underlying dispute is recorded in the order.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

1. Deposit Requirement: Petitioner must deposit Rs.1,00,00,000 (Rupees One Crore) before the Court within one week from the order date.

2. Notice Issuance: Upon receipt of the deposit, the Court will issue notice on the Special Leave Petition and on the application for condonation of delay, returnable on 31‑07‑2026.

3. Investment of Deposit: The deposited amount shall be invested in a short‑term interest‑bearing Fixed Deposit in a nationalised bank on an auto‑renewal basis.

4. Status‑quo Direction: Both parties are directed to maintain the status quo as on the date of the order.

5. Potential Referral: The notice may mention that the parties may be referred to the Samadhan Samaroh (Lok Adalat) scheduled for August 2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Petitioner must arrange and deposit the Rs 1 crore within the stipulated one‑week period.
  • The Court will hold the deposited amount in a short‑term FD, generating interest until further orders.
  • Both parties must refrain from any action that alters the present position (status‑quo) pending the next hearing.
  • Parties should be prepared to appear before the Samadhan Samaroh (Lok Adalat) if directed.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The order is enforceable immediately; failure to deposit the stipulated amount may result in dismissal of the petition.
  • The next procedural step is the issuance of notices, with a return date of 31‑07‑2026 for the petitioner’s response.
  • The Court retains discretion to refer the matter to Lok Adalat in August 2026 for amicable settlement.