Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.3329/2026 filed by Indira S. Gandhi against Vidya Sahakari Bank Ltd, arising from the High Court of Judicature at Bombay’s final judgment and order dated 03-10-2025 in WP No. 2667/2023 titled "Vidya Sahakari Bank Ltd. through its Authorized Officer vs. Indira S. Gandhi".
  • The matter was heard before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih.
  • Counsel for the petitioner included Mr. Abhay Anil Anturkar, Mr. Dhruv Tank, Ms. Surbhi Kapoor, among others; counsel for the respondent included Ms. Surabhi Guleria and Mr. Shrivallabh Panchpore.

Court Observations & Directions

  • The Court stated it was not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment and order of the High Court.
  • The Special Leave Petition was dismissed.
  • Parties were directed to fully cooperate, avoid any unnecessary adjournments, and request the appropriate authority to positively decide the matter within nine months from the date of this order.
  • Both parties must appear before the appropriate authority on 17.08.2026.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition, thereby upholding the Bombay High Court’s 03‑Oct‑2025 judgment.
  • The dispute is to be conclusively resolved by the appropriate authority, which must render a decision within nine months, with a mandatory appearance scheduled for 17‑Aug‑2026.
  • All pending applications are ordered to be disposed of.

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