Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 06-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 9589/2026 filed by Canara Bank & Ors. against Avipsit Rath, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17-11-2025 in WA No. 1291/2024 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Multiple Interim Applications were listed: IA No. 122301/2026 (final hearing at motion stage), IA No. 122287/2026 (appropriate orders/directions), IA No. 115536/2026 (condonation of delay in filing counter affidavit), IA No. 98958/2026 (permission to appear and argue in person), IA No. 122295/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures), IA No. 115548/2026 (permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures).
- Counsel for petitioners: Ms. Azal Aekram, Adv.; Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gautam, Adv.; AOR Mr. Aman Gahlot. Respondent appeared in person as caveator-in-person.
- Petitioners prayed for adjournment; respondent objected, stating he had traveled specifically from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi for this purpose.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court, after hearing submissions, directed that the matter be posted for hearing on 25-11-2026.
- The adjournment is conditioned upon the petitioner(s) paying Rs.25,000 (Rupees Twenty‑Five Thousand only) to the respondent/caveator‑in‑person via RTGS.
- The amount shall be remitted to the bank account of the respondent/caveator‑in‑person; account details are to be provided by the respondent to the Registry of the Court.
- The interim order dated 24-04-2026, which was in force, continues to remain effective until the next date of hearing.
Final Outcome
- Adjournment granted to 25‑11‑2026, subject to the stipulated payment of Rs.25,000 by the petitioner to the respondent.
- The existing interim order dated 24‑04‑2026 stays in force pending the next hearing.
Topics: Adjournment, Bank Litigation