New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Bringing a long-running financial and criminal dispute to an end, the Supreme Court of India has disposed of the Sandesara matter after recording complete compliance with its earlier directions on deposit of funds and settlement with lender banks.

The petitioners informed the Court that they had complied with the November 19 order by depositing a total sum of Rs 51,11,43,36,390.40, which also included an additional amount deposited as a measure of abundant caution.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the petitioners along with advocate Hemant Shah, confirmed the compliance during the hearing.

The Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi noted that the Court's office report dated Decembe...