Case Details
- Case Name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s).19709/2026
- Parties: Sunitha Agarwal (Petitioner) vs. M/s Rajashree Enterprises (Respondent)
- Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India (Partial Court Working Days Bench)
- Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih
- Order/IA No.: IA No. 170326/2026 (Exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment)
- Date of Order: 03‑06‑2026
- Underlying Judgment Challenged: Final judgment and order dated 02‑04‑2026 in Regular First Appeal No.524/2019 (RES) passed by the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru
Parties Involved
- Petitioner: Sunitha Agarwal
- Respondent: M/s Rajashree Enterprises
- Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Vanshaja Shukla, Adv.; Mr. Shrey Kapoor, AOR; Mr. Rohit Pandey, Adv.; Mr. Tarun Khanna, Adv.; Mr. Narhari Singh, Adv.; Mr. Abhyayan Gupta, Adv.
- Judicial Bench: Justice Sanjay Karol, Justice Augustine George Masih
Issues / Allegations / Violations
- The petitioner challenges the High Court’s judgment/order dated 02‑04‑2026 in RFA No.524/2019.
- The petitioner seeks exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment and proposes to deposit a sum to establish her bona fides for a settlement.
Findings & Observations
- The Court, without prejudice to the parties’ rights and subject to the outcome of the present petition, acknowledges the petitioner’s willingness to deposit security.
- The Court decides to stay the operation and effect of the impugned judgment/order dated 02‑04‑2026 pending further proceedings.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
1. Security Deposit: Petitioner to deposit Rs 35,00,000 (Rupees thirty‑five lakh only) in the Court registry within four (04) weeks.
- The amount shall be kept as a fixed deposit with an auto‑renewal option for six (06) months in any nationalised bank.
2. Notice: Issue notice to the respondent, returnable on 27‑07‑2026.
3. Service: Dasti service is permitted; steps for service to be taken within one week.
4. Counter‑Affidavit: Notice to state that the respondent must file a counter affidavit and reply to any interlocutory applications before the next date of listing.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
- Petitioner must complete the Rs 35 lakh deposit within the stipulated four‑week period.
- Respondent is required to file a counter‑affidavit and any replies before the next listing date as directed.
- Both parties must comply with the notice and service instructions issued by the Court.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
- The Supreme Court stays the effect and operation of the impugned judgment/order dated 02‑04‑2026.
- The Court orders the deposit of Rs 35 lakh, issuance of notice (returnable 27‑07‑2026), permission for dasti service, and mandates the respondent’s filing of a counter‑affidavit.
- All directions are to be complied with as per the timelines specified, and any failure may attract further judicial intervention.