Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 01-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Vasudev Giridhari Suryawanshi filed a Special Leave Petition (Civil) (Diary No.62043/2025) arising from an impugned final judgment dated 31‑01‑2024 of the High Court of Bombay (WP No.1324/2020, RPST No.19655/2025) against respondent Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd (through SM Bankar).
- Pending applications before the Court: IA No.146699/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No.144602/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No.146694/2026 (exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment), IA No.146696/2026 (exemption from filing other documents).
- The matter was heard on 01‑09‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh. Counsel for the petitioner was Mr. Rohit Anil Rathi, AOR Mr. Yashas Rk, Adv.; no counsel listed for the respondent.
Order
1. The Court condoned the delay in refiling the petition.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued on the petition and on the application for condonation of delay, to be returned within four weeks.
3. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that the respondent bank has settled the matter with the borrower; consequently, a notice shall also be issued to the bank to confirm whether any settlement has taken place.
Final Outcome
- The petition’s delay in refiling is formally condoned, and both parties are required to respond to the Court’s notice within four weeks, including clarification on any settlement between the bank and the borrower.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking