Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 29‑07‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 23732/2026 filed by The Kollam District Co‑operative Bank Limited against Rajan Nair v & ors, arising from the High Court of Kerala’s final judgment and order dated 26‑03‑2026 in WA No. 844/2020.
  • Respondents include Rajan Nair v & ors and official respondent No. 10, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC); counsel for petitioner: Mr Biju P Raman; counsel for respondents: Mr K. Rajeev, Mr Shinoj K. Narayanan, Ms Niveditha R Menon, Mr Aditya Verma, Mr Tarun Kumar.
  • Bench comprised Hon’ble Mr Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon’ble Mr Justice Shree Chandrashekh ar.
  • The Court noted a similar SLP (No. 15804/2026) where a three‑month scheme deadline was granted, but observed that in the present case payment is to be made by LIC, not the bank.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court declined to entertain the Special Leave Petition on its merits.
  • It disposed of the petition directing the petitioner and all official respondents, including LIC, to make the payment ordered by the High Court within three months from 29‑07‑2026.
  • Any pending applications, if any, are also deemed disposed.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Payment Order