Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Larica Inn Private Ltd and its director Kanu Paul Chowdhury (petitioners) vs. Pradip Kumar Bhadra (alleged contemnor); related matters also involve Dev‑All Private Ltd, Mangaldeep Nursing & Diagnosis Pvt Ltd, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Sweet Hut Super Construction, and Ascan Plyboard (India) Pvt Ltd.
- Nature of Proceeding: Contempt petitions (Civil Nos. 557/2025 and 558/2025) arising from a settlement dispute concerning payment and transfer of rights to a property/structure.
- Background: The parties reached a settlement whereby the respondent paid the agreed amount to the petitioners and obtained right, title and interest in the property. The court was asked to enforce the settlement and dispose of the contempt proceedings.
- Observations: The court noted that the settlement amount has been paid, the petitioners have received their entitlement, and the respondent now holds the title. It clarified that the petitioners’ claim to the premises is barred forever. The existing sanctioned building plan is approved with a rider limiting future disputes, subject to compliance with the plan. The parties agreed not to interfere with each other’s affairs.
- Directions: The contempt petitions are disposed of as per the signed order; delay in filing is condoned; all pending miscellaneous applications are also disposed.
Final Outcome
- The settlement is confirmed, rights transferred to Dev‑All Pvt Ltd, Mangaldeep Nursing & Diagnosis Pvt Ltd and Pradip Kumar Bhadra, and no further legal claim by the petitioners is permissible. The approved structure remains valid under the existing plan, and the parties are bound not to interfere. All contempt petitions and related applications are dismissed.
Topics: Contempt Order, Settlement Enforcement