Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)
Order Date: 13-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25461/2026 filed by Vedang Vasant Mahadev Bakshi against State Bank of India & others.
- Hearing held on 13‑Oct‑2026 before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh.
- Service of notice on respondents No.1 to 3 was completed in August 2026.
- Respondent counsel Ms. Mrinalini Tandon, appearing for respondents 1‑3, requested time to file vakalatnama and a counter‑affidavit.
Court Directions
- Vakalatnama to be filed within one week of the order.
- Counter affidavit, if any, to be filed within two weeks; this is the last opportunity.
- If the counter affidavit is filed within the stipulated period, it will be taken on record; otherwise, no further opportunity will be granted.
- Petitioner’s counsel directed to take fresh steps for service on respondent No.4 within one week.
- Matter listed for further hearing on 27‑Nov‑2026.
- A copy of this Record of Proceedings to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑record for information and compliance.
Final Outcome
- The Court set strict filing deadlines for respondents 1‑3 and ordered the petitioner to complete service on respondent 4, with the next hearing scheduled for 27 Nov 2026.
Topics: Procedural Service, Banking Litigation