Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Manjunath & Ors.; Respondents: Shashidhar Pai & Ors.; multiple intervening applications (IA No.133093/2026, IA No.133092/2026, IA No.35790/2026, IA No.213666/2026, IA No.136612/2026, IA No.103490/2026, IA No.123619/2025, IA No.132807/2026, IA No.255217/2023, IA No.72628/2023) in SLP(C) Nos.23335‑23336/2022 (IV‑A).
- Heard on 27‑07‑2026 before a bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana.
- Central issue: compliance with the Court’s earlier direction to cancel certain sale deeds.
Order Details
1. IA No.213666/2026 is allowed; Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is ordered to be impleaded as a respondent and the cause title amended accordingly.
2. The Court notes that its prior direction for cancellation of sale deeds remains unfulfilled.
3. A final compliance window of three weeks from the order date is granted; failure to comply will trigger suo motu contempt proceedings.
4. The matter is listed for further hearing on 31‑08‑2026.
Final Outcome
- Greater Bengaluru Authority becomes a party to the proceedings; parties must cancel the sale deeds within three weeks or face contempt action; the case will resume on 31‑08‑2026.
Topics: Court Order, Implementation of Directions, Contempt Risk