Authority: Supreme Court of India, Criminal Original Jurisdiction
Order Date: 25 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ved Prakash Sharma filed Transfer Petition (Criminal) No.555/2026 seeking transfer of criminal proceedings against respondents Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and an additional party (ANR).
- Respondents: Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and an unnamed additional respondent.
- Counsel: For petitioner, Mr. Ayur Jain (Advocate on Record). For respondents, Mr. Shrey Kapoor (AOR), Mr. Rajat Chawla, Adv., Mr. Nitesh Bhandari, Adv., Ms. Stuti Bisht, Adv., Mr. Prakhar Singh, Adv.
- Hearing: Conducted before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi on 25‑08‑2026. The matter was listed for admission and an ex-parte stay (IA No. 160529/2026) was noted.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that no case for transfer of proceedings was made and dismissed the Transfer Petition in the signed order placed on the file.
- The Court directed that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
Topics: Transfer Petition, Banking Litigation