UTV News Appeal Withdrawn, Settlement Approved

Authority: Supreme Court (Special Lok Adalat)

Order Date: 21-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Union of India & Ors (Appellant) vs. UTV News Ltd (Respondent); also linked to CA No. 5006/2014 (III‑A) and related interim applications.
• The Special Lok Adalat examined the appeal on the stated date, referencing a report from the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Kurnool dated 13 July 2026.
• The report confirmed that service tax dues pertaining to Yemmiganur Municipal Corporation, Yemmiganur, have been fully paid and no outstanding dues remain.
• Surviving appellants expressed a desire to withdraw the present appeal. A consent letter, duly signed by some appellants and the private respondents, was presented to the court.
• The court noted that any interim order, if previously issued, stands discharged.

Final Outcome

• In view of the settlement and the withdrawal request, the appeal along with any pending applications is disposed of pursuant to the settlement.
• The court’s order effectively closes the matter, with no further procedural steps required.

Topics: Court Settlement, Service Tax Compliance