Supreme Court Releases Suitor Funds to Claimants

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-07-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Adelkar Pratibha B. (deceased) & Ors. (Petitioner) vs. Shivaji Estate Livestock and Farms Pvt Ltd & Ors. (Respondent).
• Applications: Miscellaneous Application Nos. 1625-1626/2025 in Civil Appeal Nos. 18323-18324/2017.
• Hearing Date: 17 July 2026; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol, sitting in chamber.
• Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Nitin Tambwekar, Advocate; AOR: Mr. Seshatalpa Sai Bandaru.
• No counsel listed for Respondent.

Order Details

1. The suitor fund amount may be released to the rightful claimant(s) as per the applicable Rules.

2. Miscellaneous Applications Nos. 1625-1626/2025 are hereby disposed of.

Final Outcome

• The Court directed the release of the suitor fund to the entitled claimants and closed the applications, ending the litigation.

Topics: Legal Order, Agriculture Litigation