Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 18-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 6841/2026 filed by Bank of Maharashtra against L. M. Belaugi & Anr., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 27‑11‑2025 in WP No. 9981/2013 of the High Court of Bombay.
  • The petitioner sought service of notice on Respondent No.1, alleging that despite efforts the respondent had not been served.
  • Counsel Ms. Rebecca Mishra appeared for the petitioner and requested substituted service by way of newspaper publication.

Final Outcome

  • The Court permitted substituted service through newspaper publication.
  • The petitioner was granted two weeks from the order date to effect the service.
  • The matter was ordered to be listed for further hearing after four weeks.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Banking