Sterling Express Appeals Supreme Court; Settlement Pending

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 20-07-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21548/2026 filed by M/S Sterling Express Pvt Ltd (petitioner) against Narnder Kharbanda (respondent).
• The petition arises out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 24-02-2026 in RFA No. 295/2025 passed by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru.
• Hearing was called on 20-07-2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
• Counsel for petitioner: Sr. Adv. Mr. R. Basant, Sr. Adv. Mrs. Amrit Oberoi, Sr. Adv. Mr. P. K. Manohar, AOR Mr. Rahul H. Sharma, Adv. Mr. Prashansa Srivastava, Adv. Ms. Suteekshana Dubey.
• Counsel for respondent: Mr. Advait Ghosh, Mr. Syed Tamjeed, Mr. Parthiv Ghosh, Mr. Mihir Suneja, Mr. Shoaib Khan, AOR.

Order Details

1. The Court heard arguments from petitioner’s senior counsel Mr. R. Basant and respondent’s counsel Mr. Advait Ghosh, who appeared on caveat.

2. Respondent’s counsel sought time to obtain instructions from his client regarding willingness to pursue a mediated settlement.

3. The matter was listed for further hearing on 03.08.2026.

4. The trial in O.S. No.26474/2023 shall not be recommenced in the interim.

Final Outcome

• The petition is pending further hearing on 3 August 2026; the related trial O.S. No.26474/2023 is stayed, and the respondent may seek a mediated settlement pending instructions.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Settlement