Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 28 Sep 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Bhaba Sundar Dalai & Ors.
- Respondents: Secretary, Berhampur Cooperative Central Bank Ltd & Anr.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 51475/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17-03-2026 in WP(C) No.8128/2019 passed by the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack.
- Interim Application: IA No. 281415/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing.
- Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Shibashish Misra (AOR), Mr. Manav Sabharwal, Adv. Ms. Shivangi Gupta, Adv. Mr. Nikhil Rajput.
- Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh.
- Key Issues: Whether the delay in filing the IA should be condoned and clarification on the quantum of compensation awarded by the Orissa High Court, including remuneration under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Order
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interim application.
2. The Court directed that a notice be issued to ascertain:
- The quantum of compensation granted by the High Court.
- The grant of remuneration under Section 17B of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
The notice and the required response are to be returned within four weeks from the date of issuance.
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing is formally condoned.
- A procedural notice will be issued to determine compensation and remuneration, with a four‑week deadline for response.
Topics: Compensation, Industrial Disputes, Cooperative Banking