Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 20 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Trishul Developers (as petitioner) represented by Mr. Vaibhav Joshi, AOR.
- Respondents: M. Prerna Pai & Ors. represented by Mr. Harshad V. Hameed, AOR.
- Application: Miscellaneous Application No. 453/2025 in C.A. No. 201/2024, seeking direction on the suitor's fund amount.
- Hearing: The matter was called for hearing on 16‑07‑2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma (in chamber).
- Facts: The office report indicated that the appellant had deposited Rs. 50,000 as suitor's fund at the time of filing the appeal; no application had been filed for its release.
- Legal Basis: The Court exercised discretion under Rule 7, Order XXIV of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered that the suitor's fund amount of Rs. 50,000 be disbursed in favour of the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF).
- The Registry was directed to take necessary steps to effect the disbursement within three weeks of the order.
- The miscellaneous application was disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Legal Disposition, Welfare Fund Transfer