Punjab National Bank Appeal Order: File Counter Affidavit

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 14-08-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Punjab National Bank (Petitioner) vs Nipul Chandra Das & Anr (Respondents).
• Origin: Special Leave to Appeal petition No.17918/2026, arising from impugned final judgment and order dated 13-02-2026 in WA No.391/2025 of the Gauhati High Court.
• Hearing: Listed on 14-08-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.

Court Orders

1. Respondents to file a counter affidavit within two weeks of this order.

2. Any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted before the next listed date.

3. Next hearing fixed for 16-09-2026.

4. The Court emphasized that no further opportunity will be granted for filing affidavits.

Final Outcome

• The Court directed procedural compliance as above; the appeal proceeds pending further submissions, with a strict deadline and no extensions.

Topics: Banking Litigation; Supreme Court Procedure