Supreme Court Orders Rs 2 Cr Rent Payment

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 09-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: M/S Sahyog Hospitality & Ors.
• Respondents: Sunder Lal Gupta & Ors.
• Origin: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 35066‑35067/2026 arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 13‑07‑2026 in OMP(COMM) No. 297/2026 and IA No. 26307/2026 passed by the High Court of Delhi.
• Interim applications: IA No. 305062/2026 (exemption from filing C/C), IA No. 305063/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 305064/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
• Counsel: Petitioner's senior counsel Dhruv Mehta and team; Respondent's counsel team listed.
• Issue: Arrears of rent claimed by petitioner against respondent.

Final Outcome

1. Petitioner's senior counsel handed over a Demand Draft of Rs 2 crore to respondent's counsel, acknowledged “without prejudice” to respondent’s rights, representing payment towards rent arrears.

2. Court directed that balance rent arrears be paid and ordered the matters to be re‑listed for hearing on 15‑10‑2026.

3. Status quo to be maintained until the next hearing date.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Rent Arrears