Jammu & Kashmir Bank Suit Dismissed, Petitioner

Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Kadfeen Chowdhary (Appellant/Petitioner) vs. Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited (Respondent).
• Case Numbers: CRM(M) 177/2025 and connected CrlM(389/2025).
• Background: The petitioner initiated civil proceedings against the bank. On 15 April 2024, the Court directed the petitioner to file an affidavit.
• Proceedings: The petitioner failed to comply with the affidavit requirement and subsequently remained absent from further hearings, indicating a lack of interest in continuing the litigation.
• Court Observations: The Court noted the petitioner’s non‑compliance and absence as indicative of insufficient prosecution of the suit.

Final Outcome

• The petition was dismissed for want of prosecution along with the connected criminal matter (CrlM).
• Any interim directions previously issued by the Court were vacated.
• The order was delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Parihar.

Topics: Court Dismissal, Banking Litigation