Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Nashik District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd; Respondent: Jagganath Vali ji Wagh.
  • The petitions arise from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25-03-2026 in RP No. 1079/2024 passed by the National Consumers Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi.
  • Multiple Interlocutory Applications (IA No. 241345/2026, 241342/2026, 241343/2026, 241344/2026, etc.) sought condonation of delay, exemption from filing copies of the impugned judgment, exemption from filing other documents, and permission to file additional documents.
  • Hearing was conducted on 22-08-2026 before a bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam, Sri Narasimha, and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Amol B. Karande (AOR), Mr. B Lakshmi Pallesh, Ms. Potturi Bhanu Sri, and Mr. Jairnail Singh.

Observations and Reasoning

1. The Court referenced a similar matter, SLP (C) No. 26029 of 2026, where it permitted the petitioner to withdraw the Special Leave Petition to approach the High Court, relying on the decision in Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Suresh Chand Jain (2023 INSC 649).

2. Applying the same principle, the present Special Leave Petitions were deemed to stand on the same footing and were therefore permitted to be withdrawn, resulting in their dismissal as withdrawn.

3. Counsel highlighted numerous additional Special Leave Petitions filed against the NCDRC decision, specifically diary numbers 37204, 37210, 37354, 37482, 37511, 37557, 37578, 37583, 37612, 37613, 37615, 37621, 37626, 37663, 37664, 37667, 37669, 37670, 37673, 37753, 37759, 37777 of 2026. The Court, with consent, took these matters on board and, following the Universal Sompo mandate, permitted their withdrawal to enable the parties to approach the High Court.

4. Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • All listed Special Leave Petitions, including the primary petition by Nashik District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd and the additional petitions identified, were dismissed as withdrawn.
  • The parties are directed to seek appropriate relief by approaching the High Court.
  • All pending interlocutory applications, if any, are disposed of.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Supreme Court Order, High Court Remedy