Punjab National Bank Granted 68-Day Delay Condonation

Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)

Order Date: 24 July 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Punjab National Bank (and others) represented by its Managing Director & CEO, versus Debashish Roy (respondent in person).
• Case No.: I.A.(Civil)/1295/2026, linked to writ appeal against judgment dated 19‑Nov‑2025 in WP(C) No.4958/2024.
• The applicant sought condonation of a 68‑day delay in filing the connected writ appeal, citing inter‑office communication.
• The respondent argued no sufficient cause and emphasized limitation law to prevent stale claims.

Final Outcome

• The Court condoned the 68‑day delay, subject to payment of Rs 5,000 cost to the respondent within three weeks.
• Upon proof of payment before the Registry, the writ appeal will be numbered and listed for admission.
• The interlocutory application is disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking Litigation