Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar
Order Date: 23 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Mohammad Hanief Malik, represented by Advocate Basharat Waheed.
- Respondent: The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited.
- Background: The Additional District Judge (Bank Cases) (Designated Commercial Court), Srinagar, in the civil suit titled The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. Vs. Mohammad Adil Dar and Ors., issued non‑bailable warrants on 08‑06‑2026 seeking the arrest of petitioner Mohammad Hanief Malik, who is Defendant No. 4 and guarantor for financial assistance obtained by Defendant No. 2, Mohammad Adil Dar.
- The High Court, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rahul Bharti, entertained a petition filed by Malik (CM(M) 314/2026, CM(4657/2026)) challenging the warrants.
Final Outcome
- The petition is disposed of at the inception stage.
- The Court directs Malik to appear in person before the Additional District Judge (Bank Cases), Srinagar, on 24 July 2026 at 10:30 AM, the date already fixed by that Court.
- The petitioner shall not be subjected to arrest under the non‑bailable warrants issued on 08‑06‑2026.
- If Malik fails to appear, the Court may issue fresh process for his arrest and appearance, the cost of which will be borne by the petitioner.
- A copy of this order shall be provided to Advocate Basharat Waheed under the seal and signature of the Bench Secretary.
- The petition stands disposed of.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking