Case Name: Sabita Rungta & Ors. vs. Divij Mercantiles Pvt. Ltd. (Special Leave Petitions (C) No. 17331‑17333/2026)
Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 29‑05‑2026 (digitally signed)
Hearing Date: 26‑05‑2026
Related High Court Orders: Final judgment and order dated 27‑04‑2026 in APOT No. 52/2025, 54/2025, 55/2025 passed by the High Court at Calcutta
Period of Dispute/Violation: Not specified in the order
Parties Involved
Petitioners: Sabita Rungta & Ors.
Respondent: Divij Mercantiles Pvt. Ltd.
Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Nitin Bhardwaj, AOR Mr. Sanjay Kumar
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe
Registrar: Jayant Kumar Arora, Assistant Registrar (signature not verified)
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Petitioners challenged the High Court’s direction requiring them to file an affidavit on assets and sought relief against any attachment orders that might follow.
The petition sought exemption from filing the affidavit and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures.
Findings & Observations
The Supreme Court expressed that it is not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s direction to file an affidavit on assets.
However, the Court opined that the High Court should provide the petitioners an opportunity before passing any final orders of attachment.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
No monetary penalties or settlements were imposed.
The Court directed that the High Court give the petitioners a chance to be heard before any attachment orders are finalized.
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
Petitioners must comply with the High Court’s requirement to file an affidavit disclosing their assets.
The High Court is expected to allow the petitioners to be heard prior to any final attachment action.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) are dismissed.
Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are disposed of.
The order is digitally signed by Assistant Registrar Jayant Kumar Arora on 29‑05‑2026.
