M. Ramakrishnan vs Hindustan Petroleum Corpn.Ltd., T.N

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's interim order directing the respondent to deposit rent at specified rates during the pendency of a Second Appeal, emphasizing the discretion under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified that the dismissal of the appeal does not preclude the appellant from seeking a higher rent in the future. The ruling reinforces the principle that interim orders can be modified based on the merits of the case at final disposal.