Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Ms. Gracy L. Bawitung

Order Date: 17-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner – The Maharashtra State Sahakari Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Branch Mahal, Nagpur; Respondents – Faiqullakha AmirKha Pathan & ORS.
  • Nature of Proceedings: Multiple petitions for Special Leave to Appeal (SLP(C)) filed by the bank, covering SLP numbers 26719/2025, 26613/2025, 27018/2025, 27126/2025, 27168/2025, 27151/2025, 27576/2025, 27322/2025, 27622/2025, 27385/2025, 27292/2025, 27897/2025, 27932/2025, 27677/2025, 27964/2025, 28206/2025, 27954/2025, 28076/2025, 27554/2025, 27164/2025, 27550/2025, 27639/2025, 28227/2025, 28258/2025, 28259/2025, 28517/2025, 28153/2025, 28260/2025, 28289/2025, 29273/2025, 29131/2025, 29140/2025, 28256/2025, 29248/2025, 28220/2025, 29046/2025, 29124/2025, 29209/2025, 29024/2025, 29173/2025, 29047/2025, 28550/2025, 29255/2025, 29174/2025, 29226/2025, 29278/2025, 30568/2025, 36987/2025 and Diary Nos. 50715/2025, 50932/2025.
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Omkar Jayant Deshpande (AOR) and Mr. Wyomesh Tripathi (Adv). For respondents – Mr. Amol Nirmalkumar Suryawanshi (AOR), Mr. Shirish K Deshpande (Adv), Mrs. Rucha Pravin Mandlik (Adv), Mr. Mohit Gautam (Adv), and M/s Deshpandes And Mandliks (AOR).
  • Observations & Directions:
  • The Court directed that a counter affidavit on behalf of all represented respondents, if any, be filed by 31 July 2026 for all listed matters.
  • Petitioner's counsel is to take fresh steps and file fresh particulars concerning unserved respondents by 24 July 2026.
  • Service is complete on the remaining respondents, but no appearance has been entered.
  • All matters are to be listed again before the Court on 18 August 2026.

Specific SLP Instructions

  • SLP(C) No. 26860/2025:
  • Notice to respondent No. 1 returned “Unclaimed”; service deemed complete per precedent (K. Bhaskaran Vs. Sankaran Vaidhyan Balan, 1999) and Registrar’s order dated 13‑10‑2023.
  • No appearance filed.
  • Counter affidavit for respondents Nos. 3 and 4, if any, to be filed by 31 July 2026.
  • Petitioner's counsel to file fresh particulars for respondent No. 2 by 24 July 2026.
  • Matter to be listed again on 18 August 2026.
  • SLP(C) No. 33800/2025:
  • Counter affidavit for respondent No. 3, if any, to be filed by 31 July 2026.
  • Petitioner's counsel to file requisite spare copies for issuance of notice to respondents Nos. 1, 2 and 4 by 24 July 2026.
  • If spare copies are filed, notice to be issued immediately and the matter listed again on 18 August 2026.
  • If not filed, the matter shall be processed for listing before the Hon’ble Judge‑in‑Chambers for further directions.

Administrative Note

  • A copy of this Record of Proceedings shall be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court issued procedural directions mandating filing of counter affidavits, submission of fresh particulars, and scheduling of further hearings; no substantive judgment on the merits was rendered.

Topics: Procedural Orders, Bank Litigation