Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Ketan Prataprai Oza (since deceased) through LRS & ANR, represented by AOR Mr. Kunal Cheema.
- Respondents: Punjab and Sind Bank & Ors, represented by AOR Mr. Siddhartha Jha of M/S Lawfic.
- Nature of Proceeding: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 28721/2019 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 25‑11‑2019 in WP No. 2343/2010 of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
- Relief Sought: IA No. 186729/2019 – exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment; IA No. 186730/2019 – permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures, pertaining to renewal of Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR).
- Proceedings: The matter was referred to the Special Lok Adalat, presided over by Hon'ble Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and Ranjit Kumar, with Senior Advocate Ms. Vanita Bhargava and AOR Ms. Fauzia Shakil present.
Final Outcome
- The Special Lok Adalat could not secure an inter‑party settlement.
- The dispute has been referred for determination to the Special Lok Adalat, and the matter will be listed before the Court in due course.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking Dispute