Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 08-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 41955/2026 filed by Gopal Nigam against Bank of Baroda & Others, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 20‑01‑2026 in WP No. 988/2012 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Principal Seat at Jabalpur.
- Interlocutory applications: IA No. 214359/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing; IA No. 214354/2026 seeking exemption from filing official translation.
- Counsel for petitioner included Mr. Anshuman Siddharth Nayak, AOR Mr. Aman Mudgal and a team of advocates; counsel for respondents not listed.
- The Court observed that the High Court had applied Rule 60(1) of the Second Schedule to the Income Tax Act, 1961, but the copy of the proclamation placed on record did not satisfy the rule’s requirements.
- The Court ordered that the delay be condoned and exemption from filing the official translation be granted.
- A notice was issued to be returned on or before 26‑10‑2026. Service of the notice shall be effected by all modes, including dasti.
- The status quo as of the date of the order shall be maintained until the next hearing.
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing is formally condoned; petitioner is exempted from filing an official translation.
- Notice issued with return date 26‑10‑2026; service to be effected by all modes.
- Status quo remains in force pending further proceedings.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking