Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 01-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Alan Chung Wah Tang & Ors; Respondents: HDFC Bank Limited & Ors.
- The petition (Special Leave Petition (C) No.33989/2026) arose from an impugned interim order dated 24‑08‑2026 in IA No.4412/2026, which itself related to NOM No.763/2019 in COMM S.No.157/2016 passed by the High Court of Bombay.
- The petition sought exemption from filing copy/certificate of judgment (IA No. 294036/2026).
- Counsel for petitioners (Senior Counsel Santosh Paul) and counsel for respondents (Senior Counsel Shyam Divan) appeared before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
Court Directions
1. The Court recommended that the disputing parties sit together and attempt an amicable resolution through mediation.
2. Both parties accepted the suggestion.
3. Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka, former Judge of this Court, was requested to act as Mediator, subject to the consent of both parties.
4. Parties are to contact the Mediator and appear on a date convenient to him.
5. The Mediator’s fees and other terms shall be fixed after consultation with the parties.
6. The pending High Court proceedings (applications scheduled for 05‑10‑2026) will continue under the interim arrangement until mediation concludes.
7. The Mediator may forward his report to the High Court when ready.
8. Petitioners’ counsel submitted that the High Court proceedings may be stayed; the pendency of mediation will be brought to the High Court’s notice.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of in the terms above.
- Any pending applications in this matter are also disposed of.
Topics: Mediation, Banking Dispute, Supreme Court Order