Authority: Supreme Court of India, Chamber of Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih

Order Date: 05-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Orris Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (petitioner) vs. Parsh Kumar Jha & Anr. (respondents) filed Miscellaneous Application No.1362/2026 in C.A. No.2984-2985/2019 seeking disbursal of suitor’s fund.
  • The application was heard on 05‑08‑2026 before Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • The suitor’s fund comprises the amount held by the Court pending the outcome of the underlying suit, together with accrued interest.

Order Details

1. Respondents may file an application for withdrawal of the suitor’s fund, including interest, within eight (08) weeks from the date of this order.

2. If such an application is filed and found to be in order, the amount will be released to the respondents after verification of their identity, without further reference to the Court.

3. If no application is filed within the stipulated period, the amount, together with interest, will be automatically disbursed to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.

4. The Court Registry is directed to communicate a copy of this order to all concerned parties forthwith.

5. The Miscellaneous Application is hereby disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The suitor’s fund will be released to the respondents only upon a timely application and verification; otherwise, it will be transferred to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Suitor Fund Disbursal