In Brief
The Supreme Court was approached by Karnataka Housing Board against an interim order of the High Court requiring a deposit of certain amount. The appellant's appeal was filed against an interim measure, and the High Court had connected other writ petitions to the matter. The Supreme Court found it inappropriate to fragment the proceedings. Accordingly, it remitted all connected matters to the High Court for expeditious final disposal within six months, while maintaining interim relief. The Court clarified that any transaction in the disputed property would be subject to the writ petitions' outcome. The contempt petition was disposed of without separate orders.
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