Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 11-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 22390/2019 filed by The South Malabar Gramin Bank (Kerala Gramin Bank) against The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner & Anr.
- The petition arises from an impugned final judgment and order dated 27‑02‑2019 in WA No. 549/2013 passed by the High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam.
- The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.
Court Orders
- Leave to appeal was granted.
- A stay was imposed on the operation of the impugned order/judgment dated 27‑02‑2019 until further orders.
- Both parties were directed to file a written synopsis within eight weeks from the hearing date (i.e., by 06‑10‑2026).
- The case was listed for a final hearing on 17‑11‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court allows the appeal to proceed, suspends the earlier judgment, and sets procedural timelines for the parties, with the next hearing scheduled for 17‑11‑2026.
Topics: Banking Law, Supreme Court Appeal