Case Details

  • Case Name: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 16714/2026
  • Parties: Surewaves Mediatech Private Limited (Petitioner) vs. KALA (Respondent)
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Order/Decision Date: Hearing on 22-05-2026; Order digitally signed on 23-05-2026
  • Period of Dispute: Not specified in the order

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Surewaves Mediatech Private Limited
  • Respondent: KALA
  • Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi
  • Petitioner Counsel: Mr. Shailesh Madiyal (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Bharadwaj S. (AOR), Mr. Guru Prasanna S, Adv., Ms. Neha Tandon, Adv., Mr. Vaibhav Sabharwal, Adv., Mr. Anchit Singla, Adv.
  • Respondent Counsel: Ms. Aswathi M.k. (AOR), Mr. Arul Pragasam.j, Adv., Mr. Nitish Kumar Mishra, Adv.
  • Court Master: Anita Malhotra (signed), Manoj Kumar (AR-CUM-PS)

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The Court sought to ascertain the bona fides of the petitioner, Surewaves Mediatech Private Limited, in the context of the Special Leave to Appeal petition.
  • No specific statutory violations were detailed; the focus was on ensuring the petitioner’s financial undertaking as a condition for further proceedings.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court observed that a monetary undertaking is necessary to establish the petitioner’s bona fides.
  • It directed that the petitioner must demonstrate financial capacity and seriousness by depositing a specified sum.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

1. Deposit Requirement: The petitioner must deposit a sum of Rs.24,20,000 (Rupees twenty‑four lakhs and twenty thousand) before the Court within six weeks from the date of the order.

2. Affidavit of Undertaking: By 28 May 2026, the petitioner must file an affidavit stating that the amount will be deposited within the six‑week period, without prejudice to its rights and contentions.

3. Compliance Filing: The affidavit filing compliance is to be recorded on 29 May 2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Surewaves Mediatech Private Limited must arrange the required funds and ensure the deposit is made within the stipulated timeframe.
  • The petitioner must prepare and submit the affidavit of undertaking by the specified deadline.
  • The Court Master will verify compliance on the designated filing date.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The order is enforceable immediately; failure to comply with the deposit or affidavit requirements may result in further judicial action, including possible dismissal of the Special Leave to Appeal petition.
  • The Court’s directions are binding on the petitioner and will be monitored by the Court Master (Anita Malhotra) and associated officials.