Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association (IMTMA) filed Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) petitions numbered 23769‑23780/2026 and 24321‑24322/2026 challenging the High Court of Karnataka’s final judgments and orders dated 03‑06‑2026 in multiple writ appeals (WA Nos. 4647/2013, 4544/2013, 4501/2013, 4504/2013, 4509/2013, 4548/2013, 4554/2013, 4557/2013, 4855/2013, 4856/2013, 4857/2013, 4858/2013).
- Respondents: State of Karnataka and others.
- The petitions sought exemption from filing copies of the impugned judgments and challenged the High Court’s findings, including an observation that fraud on the statute occurred during land acquisition of the respondents/land owners.
- The matter was heard on 20‑07‑2026 before a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed all the Special Leave to Appeal petitions, stating it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s judgments and orders.
- The Court clarified that the High Court’s observation of fraud on the statute will not operate as a precedent.
- Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Court Decision, Land Acquisition, Industry Association