Supreme Court Condones Delay, Stays Rent Recovery

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Bench: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna & Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan)

Order Date: 07-08-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Mohanan & Ors.; Respondents: Cochin Development Board & Ors.
• Petition seeks condonation of delay in refiling IA No.212498/2026 and exemption from filing O.T.
• Dispute concerns recovery of arrears of rent; petitioners request stay.

Order Details

• Delay in filing condoned.
• Notice issued to respondents; respondent counsel accepted.
• Interim stay on recovery of rent arrears granted, subject to petitioners paying 50% of the enhanced monthly rent, effective 11‑Aug‑2026.
• Stay remains without prejudice to parties’ rights; will be vacated automatically upon any dereliction.

Final Outcome

• Petitioners allowed to proceed with refiling; rent recovery stayed under specified condition.

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