Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Original Jurisdiction (Bench: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice B.V. Nagarathna & Hon'ble Mr. Justice R. Mahadevan)

Order Date: 21 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition No. 1094/2026 filed by Himalaya Food International Ltd against the Board of Directors of State Bank of India and others.
  • The petitioner sought relief through a writ petition; however, counsel Mathews J. Nedumpara informed the Court that the petitioner would not press the petition and that an appeal (Appeal No.821/2026) was pending before the Bombay High Court.
  • The Court heard arguments from counsel for both parties; the petitioner’s counsel requested expeditious disposal of the pending appeal.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition as “not pressed.”
  • The Court directed that any pending applications in the matter be disposed of.
  • The Court requested the Bombay High Court to consider the pending appeal as expeditiously as possible.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking, Food Industry