Union of India v. M/S Harish Chandra (India) Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Union of India v. M/s Harish Chandra (India) Ltd, FAO (COMM) 248/2024, Delhi High Court, 13 March 2026 (Anil Kshetarpal & Shail Jain, JJ.) — commercial appeal earlier disposed of by SAMADHAN settlement agreement dated 03.02.2026 (Mark C-1); subsequent order modifies para 5 of order dated 19.02.2026 reallocating proceeds of Rs.30,99,209/- Registry deposit: respondent limited to Rs.15,00,000/-, accrued interest and balance assigned to appellant/Union of India. Useful for matters concerning disposal of appeals in terms of mediated settlements and post-settlement correction of payment/interest directions.
What did the court decide?
Modification of Paragraph No.5 of the order dated 19.02.2026: the Registry to release Rs.15,00,000/- to the Respondent; the balance amount, together with accrued interest on the Rs.30,99,209/- deposited with the Registry, to be paid to the Appellant/Union of India and not to the Respondent; CM APPL. 15461/2026 disposed of accordingly.