Supreme Court Directs Kuwait Airways Withdrawal

Authority: Supreme Court of India (Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, In Chambers)

Order Date: 13 Aug 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner – Kuwait Airways; Respondent – M/S. Rajasthan Art Emporium; also referenced Suitor Fund.
• Proceedings: Miscellaneous Application No.2091/2026 in C.A. No.9194/2012 was called for hearing on 10‑08‑2026.
• Counsel: For petitioner – Ms. Aparna Jha (AOR); for respondent – Ms. Madhurima Tatia (AOR) with Mr. S. C. Birla and Mr. Subrat Birla (Adv.).
• Allegations/Issues: Respondent claimed that the amount due to it had already been paid, raising the question of whether the suitor fund amount should be withdrawn.
• Court Observations: The Court accepted the respondent’s statement that the due amount was settled.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted the appellant (Kuwait Airways) four weeks to file a letter/application seeking withdrawal of the suitor fund amount.
• The appellant must complete the filing within four weeks from the order date.
• The matter will be listed thereafter.
• A copy of the order will be communicated to the appellant’s counsel.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Aviation