Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Forbes Gokak Limited (petitioner) vs M/s Shakumbhri Exports & Ors (respondent) concerning the Suitor Fund.
  • Background: Appeal in CA No.6733/2008 dismissed in 2011; in 2012 petitioner’s counsel sought disbursement via demand draft to Forbes & Company Limited without providing bank account or PAN; no further action taken thereafter.
  • The Court listed the matter to obtain direction for disbursement of the suitor’s fund amount.

Final Outcome

  • Registry directed to credit the amount lying in the Suitor Fund, together with any accrued interest, to the account of the Supreme Court Advocates‑on‑Record Welfare Fund within six weeks.
  • The miscellaneous application is therefore disposed of.

Topics: Suitor Fund Disbursement, Advocates Welfare Fund