Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 25 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Sh. T.G.S. Mahesh & Ors.; Respondent – Indian Bank.
  • Underlying dispute: Appeal against the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order dated 19 August 2026 which dismissed Consumer Complaint No. 111 of 2024 filed by the appellants.
  • Hearing details: Matter called for hearing on 25‑09‑2026 before Hon’ble Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu.
  • Counsel for Appellant(s): Mr. Krishnamohan K. (AOR), Mr. Amritangshu Bhattacharyya, Adv., Mr. Saksham Gogia, Adv., Mr. Abinash Kr Jha, Adv., Mr. Nirmit Gogia, Adv., Mr. Kuber Kaushik, Adv.
  • Counsel for Respondent(s): Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gautam, Adv., Mr. Anant Gautam (AOR), Mr. Vibhu Sharma, Adv., Mr. Aman Gahlot, Adv., Ms. Isha Gaur, Adv.
  • Interlocutory applications listed: IA No. 280398/2026 – Appropriate Orders/Directions; IA No. 280400/2026 – Permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures; IA No. 280399/2026 – Stay Application.

Observations & Reasoning

  • The Court affirmed that the nature of the complaint lodged by the appellants cannot be examined under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; the appropriate remedy lies elsewhere.
  • It found that no substantial question of law was raised, rendering the appeal devoid of merit for interference with the NCDRC’s judgment.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • All pending interlocutory applications are ordered disposed of.
  • The order was digitally signed by Justice Jatinder Kaur on 28‑09‑2026 at 18:45:06 IST, confirming the dismissal.

Topics: Court Decision, Consumer Law, Banking