Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Rahim Panjwani filed Special Leave Petitions (C) No. 33348‑33351/2026 against HDFC Bank Limited & others.
- The petitions arise from impugned final judgment and order dated 03‑09‑2026 in WP No. 3786/2025, WP No. 3829/2025, WPL No. 22368/2025, and WPL No. 22386/2025 passed by the Bombay High Court.
- Counsel for petitioner: Senior Advocate Dhruv Mehta and team; respondents' counsel not listed.
- Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli.
Observations & Reasoning
- The Court noted that the petitions were filed 323 days after the impugned orders, constituting a substantial delay.
- Under the provisions governing Special Leave Petitions, such delay bars the petition.
- The Court expressed no inclination to interfere with the lower court’s orders even on merits.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petitions are dismissed both on the ground of delay and on merits.
- Any pending applications, if any, are ordered disposed of.
Topics: Supreme Court, HDFC Bank, Special Leave Petition