Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Ram Gopal Mishra
  • Respondents: Mehta Roshan Lal and Sons
  • Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 41220/2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 02-04-2026 in RFA No. 362/2024 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
  • Hearing Date: 31-08-2026 before Hon'ble Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu.
  • Relief Sought: Condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects and protection from eviction.

Observations & Reasoning

  • The Court found no merit in interfering with the High Court’s first appellate judgment and decree; therefore, the Special Leave Petition is dismissed.
  • However, the Court exercised its discretion to condone the delay in filing the petition, acknowledging the petitioner’s request.
  • The Court imposed a conditional stay: the petitioner must furnish the usual undertakings within a fortnight from the order date, and the decretal premises must be vacated by the end of November 2026. Failure to comply will permit the respondents to initiate execution proceedings.
  • Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • Delay in refiling is formally condoned.
  • The Special Leave Petition is dismissed; the High Court’s decree remains undisturbed.
  • Conditional relief granted: petitioner must submit undertakings within two weeks and vacate premises by 30‑Nov‑2026; otherwise, respondents may pursue execution of the decree.
  • All pending interlocutory applications are disposed of.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Court Order