Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 03 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Kamla Devi (petitioner) vs. Respondents: Bank of India & others.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 12‑02‑2026 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (WP Nos. 19856/2015 and 5555/2017).
- Issues: Petitioner alleges that the Bank never conducted an auction of the suit property, while the Bank contends that an auction was held.
- Counsel for petitioner: Senior Advocate Ameet Kumar Deshpande, assisted by Akshat Shrivastava and Pooja Shrivastava.
- Counsel for respondents: Senior Advocate Navin Pahwa (caveat), and advocates Somesh Awasthy, Soham K. Luthra, Sirhaan Seth, Amarjeet Singh.
- Applications filed: (i) Condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects, (ii) Exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment, (iii) Exemption from filing official translation.
Court Orders
1. Applications for exemption from filing certified copy of the impugned judgment and exemption from filing official translation are allowed.
2. The procedural delay is condoned.
3. The Bank of India is directed, before the next date of hearing, to file an affidavit setting out cogently the events that transpired leading to the sale of the property.
4. Notice issued, returnable on 5 October 2026.
5. Status quo with regard to the nature, title and possession of the suit property shall be maintained by the parties.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court granted the petitioner's procedural reliefs, condoned delay, and imposed a duty on the Bank of India to clarify the alleged auction through an affidavit. The status quo on the property is preserved pending further evidence, and a notice is set for 5 Oct 2026.
Topics: Banking, Court Proceedings