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