SC Allows Video Hearing South Indian Bank

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 01-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Rajeev Gupta & Anr; Respondent: South Indian Bank Ltd.
• Transfer Petition(s) (Criminal) No(s). 1012‑1022/2026 filed for admission IA No. 283286/2026 – ex‑parte stay.
• Hearing held on 1 Oct 2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
• Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Abhishek Garg (AOR), Mr. Yash Gaiha (AOR), Adv. Satyam Singhania.
• Counsel for respondent: Ms. Beenashaw Nanda Soni (Sr. Adv.), Mr. Joby P. Varghese (AOR), Ms. Rashi (AOR), Adv. Jagmeet Singh Randhawa, Adv. Aby P. Varghese.

Order Details

1. Notice to be issued; respondent’s counsel Mr. Joby P. Varghese accepted the notice.

2. Respondent granted two weeks to file a counter‑affidavit; any rejoinder to be filed within two weeks thereafter; case to be listed after four weeks.

3. The Trial Court shall permit the petitioner to appear through video‑conferencing.

Final Outcome

• Procedural directions issued, allowing video appearance and setting timelines for filing counter‑affidavit and rejoinder; case listed for further hearing after four weeks.

Topics: Court Procedure, Banking Litigation