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