Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 16.10.2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner Nabin Kumar Panda (with Advocate Ajaya Kumar Dash) vs Assistant General Manager, Region‑II, State Bank of India, Zonal Office, Berhampur, Ganjam & Anr.
  • Proceedings: Interlocutory Application (I.A.) No.4 of 2026 filed to seek condonation of a 1,057‑day delay in preferring the restoration application (CMAPL No.1 of 2026).
  • Court Findings: The Court, after hearing submissions, concluded that there were no plausible grounds to condone such an extensive delay.
  • Decision on IA: The Interlocutory Application was dismissed.
  • Subsequent Action: In view of the dismissal of the IA, the restoration application (CMAPL No.1 of 2026) was also dismissed as barred by limitation.

Final Outcome

  • The petition for restoration was rejected; the matter is closed with the application dismissed due to statutory limitation.

Topics: Banking, Court Proceedings