Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu, in chamber)
Order Date: 06 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 36950/2026 filed by M/S Sri Bhuvanesh Engineering Works & Anr. against Sri S. Rajendran, seeking exemption from filing O.T. and exemption from surrendering within time.
- Hearing held on 03 August 2026 before Justice Sheel Nagu (in chamber). Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Deeksha Saggi, Adv. Mr. Abhishek Usha Singh, Adv. Mr. Rituparn Uniyal, AOR Mr. Vijaya Kumar.
- The petitioner asserted that Rs 60,00,000 of the total compensation of Rs 1,20,00,000 has already been deposited on various dates, the latest payment on 22 April 2026.
- The Court considered the statement regarding the partial compensation and the need for bail bond.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed exemption from surrendering to the petitioner, acknowledging the Rs 60 lakh already paid.
- The matter is to be listed before the regular bench as per roster, subject to the petitioner furnishing a bail bond satisfactory to the jurisdictional court.
Topics: Legal Exemption, Compensation Payment, Bail Bond