Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 05-08-2026 (hearing date; order signed on 07-08-2026)

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Rajkumar Nagappa Houshetti
  • Respondent: Ganesh Highways
  • Nature of dispute: Conflicting claims over possession of the suit property; petitioner alleges possession not handed over, respondent asserts it was handed over long ago and this view was upheld by lower courts.
  • Proceedings: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 4632/2026 arising from High Court judgment dated 17-11-2025 (SA No. 763/2024).

Court Decision

1. Court heard counsel for both parties.

2. Noted the contradictory positions on possession.

3. Appointed Mr. Karthik Sundar, Advocate (Contact No. 85115‑38847) as Court Commissioner to inspect the suit premises and facilitate handing over possession to the petitioner.

4. Directed both parties to pay Rs. 1 lakh each as remuneration to the Court Commissioner; the Commissioner may seek assistance from local police.

5. Matter listed for further hearing on 29‑09‑2026.

Final Outcome

  • Appointment of a Court Commissioner to verify and effect possession transfer, with each party bearing a Rs 1 lakh fee, and scheduling of the next hearing.

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