Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 22 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Shree Rasraj Heights Co‑operative Housing Society Ltd
- Respondents: Devendra Co‑operative Housing Society Ltd & Others
- Origin: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28375/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 15‑07‑2026 in WP No. 6008/2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
- Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Nirman Sharma, Mr. Dharam Sharma, Mr. Sumeer Sodhi (AOR), Mr. Arjun Nanda, Mr. Shaurya Talwar.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Rishit Vimadalal, Mr. Maulik Vora, Mr. Sajal Jain (AOR).
- Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
- Nature of Dispute: Conflict between two separate cooperative housing societies sharing a common developed area.
Court Directions
1. The matter is referred to mediation as requested by counsel, recognizing the parties’ interest in an amicable solution.
2. Mediation to be conducted at the Supreme Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre.
3. First virtual mediation hearing scheduled for 01 September 2026 at 11:30 am.
4. If the nominated mediator deems physical presence necessary, parties may appear physically as directed by the mediator.
5. The mediator must conclude proceedings and submit a mediation report within six weeks of the first hearing.
6. The case is listed again for 15 October 2026 for further directions.
Final Outcome
- The dispute is placed under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre, with a structured timeline for virtual hearing, possible physical appearance, and a six‑week reporting deadline, after which the matter will be revisited on 15 Oct 2026.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Mediation