BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PORT OF MUMBAI vs NIKHIL N GUPTA

The Supreme Court accepted the unconditional apology of the contemnor, Nikhil N. Gupta, and dropped the contempt proceedings against the respondents. The Court noted that the respondents had surrendered possession of the disputed property and deposited Rs. 82,37,958.11, which is to be transferred to the Court of Small Causes, Mumbai, for the ongoing mesne profits proceedings. The Court clarified that all issues regarding mesne profits remain open for adjudication in the Small Causes Court.