Authority: Supreme Court of India (In Chambers)

Order Date: 14-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No. 18151/2025 filed by M/S Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited against Amarjit Singh Dulat & Ors.
  • Hearing held on 14 July 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol (in chambers).
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Siddharth Parasher (Adv.) and Mr. Aravindh S. (AOR). Counsel for respondents: multiple advocates including Mr. Surender Kumar Gupta (AOR), Mr. Mukesh Goel, etc.
  • The Registry had previously issued an order on 23 April 2026 directing service of respondent No. 3, which, according to the court’s office report, had not been effected.
  • Respondent counsel for respondents Nos. 1, 4 and 5 contended that the Registry’s report was incorrect, stating that common counter‑affidavits had been filed by those respondents.

Final Outcome

  • The Court directed that fresh steps be taken to serve the unserved respondent(s) within six weeks; failure to do so will result in automatic dismissal of the Special Leave Petition for non‑prosecution, without further reference to the Court.
  • The Registry was instructed to take the required steps in accordance with law.

Topics: Procedural Order, Service of Process