STATE OF U.P vs RATAN LAL

The Supreme Court directed the appellant to deposit 50% of the amount awarded by the Reference Court within two months, allowing the respondents to withdraw half the amount without security and the remaining half upon providing security to the Reference Court. This order is subject to the outcome of the pending appeals in the High Court, and failure to comply with the deposit will result in the vacation of the stay. The Court emphasized the importance of balancing interests of justice in the interim.