Interim monetary relief on furnishing bank guarantee, with refund without interest if the writ appeal succeeds.

Interim monetary relief was granted in pending writ proceedings where the balance of convenience supported a provisional payment to the petitioner. The High Court directed release of an interim amount subject to the petitioner furnishing a bank guarantee for an equivalent sum, thereby securing the respondents' interests. It further provided that, if the writ appeal succeeded, the amount would be refunded without interest. The relief was thus conditioned on security and made reversible pending final disposal.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to an interim payment of reward pending the writ appeal, and on what conditions such payment should be made.

Analysis: Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and the balance of convenience, the Court directed payment of Rs. 10 lakhs to the writ petitioner as an interim amount, subject to furnishing a bank guarantee for the same sum. The Court also protected the respondents by providing for refund of the amount without interest if the writ appeal succeeded.

Conclusion: The petitioner was granted interim monetary relief on furnishing a bank guarantee.

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