Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat

Order Date: 23-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Asif Khader; Respondent – Bank of India.
  • Related filings: Criminal Appeal No. 423/2025 and Crl.A. No. 424/2025 (II‑E).
  • Counsel for appellant: Mr. Chitranshul A. Sinha (AOR) and Mr. Aditya Ranjan (AOR).
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. Pranab Kumar Mullick (AOR), Mrs. Soma Mullick (Adv.), and Mr. Lakshay Suri (Adv.).
  • The borrower company (unnamed) expressed willingness to pay a total sum of Rs 41 crore to the Bank of India, without any right to recompense for the bank.
  • The Bank of India indicated that once its Board approves this offer, settlement proceedings may be initiated.
  • The matter was digitally signed by Neetu Sachdeva on 01‑09‑2026 (signature not verified).

Final Outcome

  • The Special Lok Adalat referred the matter back to the Court for recording the final settlement.
  • Upon Board approval, the agreed payment of Rs 41 crore must be made within three months from the date of approval.

Topics: Settlement, Banking, Supreme Court Lok Adalat