Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 37647/2026 filed by Binayak Kumar challenging the final judgment and order dated 16-07-2025 of the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi in WPC No. 594/2024.
  • Respondent: Punjab National Bank through its Chief Manager.
  • The petition sought condonation of delay in filing Interlocutory Application No. 198158/2026 and exemption from filing O.T. (IA No. 198159/2026).
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Shashwat Parihar, Advocate on Record. No counsel listed for respondent.
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory application.
  • The Court declined to interfere with the High Court’s judgment dated 16-07-2025.
  • The Special Leave Petition was dismissed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, were ordered to stand disposed of.

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