Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 10-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: State Bank of India (Petitioner) vs The Sub Registrar & Others (Respondents).
  • Multiple Special Leave to Appeal (C) petitions were listed: No.25596‑25597/2025, No.26484‑26485/2025 (XI‑B) with IA Nos.180047/2026, 180048/2026, 180049/2026, and No.28208‑28209/2025 (XI‑B) with IA No.237598/2025.
  • Applications included substitution of parties, condonation of delay in filing substitution, setting aside an abatement, and exemption from filing copy of the impugned judgment.
  • Counsel for the petitioner stated that Respondent No.2 is the son of Respondent No.3, who is reported deceased, but the death certificate could not be produced despite requests.
  • A separate motion sought deletion of Respondent Nos.6, 14 and 31 from the petition.

Observations & Directions

  • The Court accepted the statement regarding the death of Respondent No.3 and directed that a notice be issued to bring on record the legal heirs of Respondent No.3. The notice is returnable on 15‑09‑2026.
  • On the petitioner's motion, the Court permitted the deletion of Respondent Nos.6, 14 and 31, noting that the risk of such deletion rests with the petitioner.
  • The petitioner was instructed to file an amended memorandum within two weeks of the order.
  • The interlocutory application encompassing substitution, condonation of delay, and setting aside the abatement was allowed.

Final Outcome

  • Notice to legal heirs of the deceased respondent to be issued, with a return date of 15 Sep 2026.
  • Respondent Nos.6, 14 and 31 removed from the petition; petitioner must submit an amended memo within two weeks.
  • All interlocutory applications filed by the petitioner were granted.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking Litigation