Supreme Court Condones Delay, Allows Substitution in SBI SLP

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Chamber, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manmohan

Order Date: 15-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: State Bank of India (SBI) filed Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 25596‑25597/2025; only SLP No. 26484‑85/2025 listed for hearing.
• Respondents: Sub Registrar & others.
• Applications before the Court:

1. IA No. 180047/2026 – Condonation of delay in filing substitution application.

2. IA No. 180048/2026 – Condonation of delay (general).

3. IA No. 180049/2026 – Setting aside an abatement.

• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Sanjay Kapur, AoR Mr. Surya Prakash, Adv. Mr. Anuraj Mishra.
• Counsel for respondents: Mr. James P. Thomas, AoR Mr. Ravi Sagar, Adv. Ms. Glorina George.

Final Outcome

• All three interim applications (IA Nos. 180047/2026, 180048/2026, 180049/2026) are condoned and stand disposed of.
• Application for substitution to bring on record the legal heirs of deceased respondent No.3 is allowed.
• The cause title shall be amended accordingly.

Topics: Procedural Litigation, Banking Sector Legal Matter