SC Defers Jamal Ansari vs Bandhan Bank

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 24-07-2026

Case Overview

• Transfer Petition (Criminal) No. 531/2026 filed by Jamal Akhtar Ansari against Bandhan Bank Limited.
• Petition seeks exemption from filing O.T. and stay; an interim order dated 22 May 2026 was previously issued.
• Hearing conducted before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva; counsel for petitioner: Mr. Haraprasad Sahu, Adv. Mr. Pranaya Kumar Mohapatra, AOR; counsel for respondent: Mr. Arjun Garg (AOR) and others.
• Court ordered respondent’s AOR to appear, listed matter for further consideration after two weeks, and continued the interim order dated 22.05.2026 until next hearing.

Final Outcome

• Interim order of 22 May 2026 remains in force; the case will be heard again after a two‑week interval; no substantive decision on merits at this stage.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking Litigation