Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 10-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 15777‑15778/2024 arise from the impugned final judgment dated 01‑11‑2023 of the High Court of Bombay (FAST No. 20338/2021 and FA No. 418/2022).
  • Parties: Vice Chancellor Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University (Petitioner) vs. Naruddin Karmali Mulani & Ors. (Respondents).
  • Multiple Interlocutory Applications (I.A.) were listed under this item, including I.A. No.161944/2026 (SLP(C) Nos.17674‑17675/2024), I.A. No.161623/2026 (SLP(C) No.770/2025), I.A. No.89184/2026 (SLP(C) No.4249/2026), I.A. No.22437/2026 (SLP(C) No.12574/2025), I.A. No.86722/2026 (SLP(C) No.29868/2024), I.A. No.22448/2026 (SLP(C) No.29864/2024), and I.A. No.22483/2026 (SLP(C) No.26940/2024).
  • The hearing was conducted before Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh, with counsel for petitioners and respondents listed.

Order Details

  • The applications I.A. No.161944/2026 and I.A. No.161623/2026 sought modification of the order dated 13‑02‑2026, alleging that interest components were not factored in the connected matters.
  • The Court observed that uniformity across interim orders is not required and that the existing order is equitable, as interest follows the principal amount and was passed without prejudice to the parties.
  • Consequently, the Court declined to modify the 13‑02‑2026 order but granted an additional four‑week period for compliance with that order.
  • The Court further noted that in similar matters, claimants were permitted to withdraw 50 % of the deposited amount along with accrued interest, without prejudice to either party.
  • Accordingly, the respondents/applicants are permitted to withdraw 50 % of the deposited amount together with the accrued interest, subject to the final order in the Special Leave Petitions.
  • All the aforementioned applications are dismissed, with the compliance extension as specified.
  • The order is signed by the Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS, Sweta Balodi, and dated 10‑09‑2026 (digital signature on 18‑09‑2026).

Final Outcome

  • Modification applications dismissed; compliance period extended by four weeks.
  • Respondents allowed to withdraw half of the deposited sum plus interest, without prejudice.
  • The permission is interim and will remain effective only until the final judgment on the pending Special Leave Petitions.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Deposit Withdrawal