Canara Bank SLP Dismissed; Delay Condoned

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 16-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Satheeshkumar N & Ors.; Respondent: Canara Bank.
• The petition arose from the impugned final judgment and order dated 19‑05‑2026 in OP(DRT) No. 335/2025 passed by the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam.
• Petitioners sought condonation of delay in filing IA No. 267502/2026 and exemption from filing a copy of the impugned judgment.
• Counsel for petitioners appeared before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.

Final Outcome

• The Supreme Court condoned the delay and found no grounds to interfere with the High Court’s order.
• All issues may be raised before the appropriate forum; petitioners may invoke Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
• Liberty was granted to file a review before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, if law permits.
• The Special Leave Petition is dismissed; any pending applications stand disposed of.

Topics: Banking, Legal Proceedings