Case Details

  • Case Name: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No(s). 31791/2026
  • Court/Authority: Supreme Court of India
  • Case/Order No.: IA No.162975/2026 (exemption from surrender) and IA No.162979/2026 (suspension of sentence)
  • Date of Hearing: 25-05-2026
  • Date of Order: 27-05-2026 18:02:18 IST
  • Period of Violation/Dispute: Not applicable (criminal sentencing context)

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Sanjeev Kumar
  • Respondent: Punjab National Bank
  • Petitioner Counsel: Mr. Pallav Mongia, AOR Ms. Ishita Nayak, Adv. Ms. Kashish Lalwani
  • Respondent Counsel: Not listed in the order
  • Presiding Judge: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran (in chamber)
  • Order Signed By: Assistant Registrar-cum-PS Branch Officer Jagdish Kumar

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petitioner sought exemption from surrendering to custody pending the first listing date of his Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court.
  • No specific allegations of wrongdoing against the respondent bank are detailed; the matter pertains to procedural relief for the petitioner.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court examined the nature of the sentence imposed on the petitioner and deemed that surrender could be deferred until the petition is listed.
  • The Court found no impediment to granting the exemption, emphasizing the procedural nature of the relief.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Direction: The petitioner is exempted from surrendering until the first date of listing of the Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court.
  • No monetary penalties, fines, or other financial settlements were imposed on either party.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • The petitioner must appear before the Court on the first listing date of the Special Leave Petition.
  • No additional compliance measures or reporting obligations were stipulated.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The application (IA No.162975/2026) seeking exemption from surrendering is allowed.
  • The exemption remains in effect until the petition is listed before the Supreme Court.
  • The order was digitally signed by Assistant Registrar Jagdish Kumar on 27 May 2026.