Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 10-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 25843/2026 filed by Rajesh K. Mehta against HDFC Bank Limited, arising from the final judgment and order dated 16‑07‑2026 in IA(L) No. 36274/2025 of the Bombay High Court.
- The petitioner sought exemption from filing the certified copy of the impugned judgment and permission to file additional documents, facts, and annexures.
- Senior counsel for the petitioner included Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sr. Adv. Devdutt Kamat, and others; senior counsel for the respondent included Mr. Siddharth Dave, Sr. Adv., among others.
- The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
Final Outcome
- The Court allowed the applications for exemption from filing the certified copy and granted permission to file additional documents.
- Notice was issued, returnable on 09‑09‑2026, which the respondent accepted.
- The petitioner must file a counter‑affidavit within two weeks of the order; any rejoinder affidavit, if filed, must be submitted one week thereafter.
Topics: Court Procedure, Banking Litigation