Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 15 September 2026
Case Overview
- Civil Appeal No. 12823/2026 (SLP (C) No. 12008/2026) filed by State Bank of India & ors. against respondent Neeraj Sharma.
- Respondent had been transferred by SBI from Jaipur (Rajasthan) to Hyderabad (Telangana); he challenged the transfer on health grounds via writ petition.
- Single Judge of the High Court stayed the transfer order on 21‑08‑2025, but lifted the stay on 13‑10‑2025 while keeping the petition pending.
- High Court Division Bench, by order dated 10‑02‑2026, set aside the stay, directed SBI to keep the respondent in Jaipur, and dismissed the interim relief.
- SBI appealed the High Court order. On 06‑04‑2026 the Supreme Court permitted the respondent to file a representation against the transfer; SBI was directed to pass a speaking order.
- Respondent’s representation was partly accepted by SBI on 24‑04‑2026, resulting in his posting to the New Delhi circle. Respondent expressed no objection to the Delhi posting.
- The Supreme Court, after considering the representation, set aside the High Court’s order and directed SBI to post the respondent in the Delhi Circle pursuant to its own order dated 24‑04‑2026, to remain there until the next transfer as per policy.
- The Court ordered the writ petition pending before the High Court to be disposed of and directed SBI to place this order before the High Court within 15 days.
Final Outcome
- High Court order dated 10‑02‑2026 is set aside.
- SBI must post Neeraj Sharma in the Delhi Circle as per its 24‑04‑2026 order, continuing until the next policy‑driven transfer.
- The pending writ petition and the appeal, together with any other applications, are disposed of.
- SBI must file the Supreme Court order with the High Court within 15 days.
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