Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 16 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Rashmi Mahapatra, represented by Mr. C.R. Lenka.
  • Opposite Parties: Chief Manager‑cum‑Authorized Officer, Bank of Baroda, Cuttack and other respondents, represented by Mr. K.M.H. Niamati (for O.P.1 & O.P.2) and Mr. G. Dash (for O.P.4).
  • The matter (W.P.(C) No.25364 of 2026) was heard in hybrid mode before a bench comprising Justice B. P. Routray and Justice Savitri Ratho.
  • Opposite Party 4 filed a counter‑affidavit which was placed on record.
  • It was submitted that the Bank’s application for extension of time (CRLMC No.216 of 2024) and the borrower’s application for review of an earlier order are pending before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Cuttack.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed of.
  • The Court directs the learned CJM, Cuttack to dispose of both the Bank’s time‑extension application and the borrower’s review application “in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity of hearing to the parties,” preferably within four months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order.
  • All parties are free to appear before the CJM.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued on proper application.

Topics: Court Order, Banking Litigation, Extension of Time