Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 31 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Applicant: Faviyanus Ekka, resident of At‑Khijurbahhar, Post Office Ginabahar, Tehsil Kunkuri, District Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, aged about 56 years.
  • Respondents:

1. Assistant General Manager, State Bank of India, Region‑5, Zonal Office Raipur (C.G.).

2. Regional Manager, Regional Business Office, State Bank of India, Chakardharpur, Raigarh (C.G.).

3. Branch Manager, State Bank of India Branch Tapkara, District Jashpur (C.G.).

  • The application sought restoration of WPS No.2985 of 2013, which had been dismissed on 05 Oct 2021 for want of prosecution.
  • Counsel for the applicant: Mr. Akash Mishra; counsel for the respondents: Mr. P.R. Patankar.
  • The Court, after due consideration of the application filed on 31 July 2026, found merit in restoring the writ petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Court allowed the application and directed that WPS No.2985 of 2013 be restored to its original number for hearing and disposal in accordance with law.

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