Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Kamla Devi vs. Bank of India & Others, Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 26201/2026, arising from impugned judgment dated 12‑02‑2026 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (WP Nos. 19856/2015 and 5555/2017).
  • Petitioners: Kamla Devi, represented by Senior Counsel Ameet Kumar Deshpande and AOR Pooja Shrivastava.
  • Respondents: Bank of India and others, represented by Senior Counsel Navin Pahwa and a team of advocates.
  • Core dispute: Whether an auction of the suit property was conducted by the Bank; petitioner claims no auction, respondent asserts auction occurred.

Court Observations & Directions

1. Applications for exemption from filing a certified copy of the impugned judgment and from filing an official translation are allowed.

2. The Court condones the procedural delay in filing the applications.

3. The Bank of India is directed to file, before the next hearing, an affidavit setting out in detail the events leading to the alleged sale/auction of the suit property.

4. A notice is issued to the parties, returnable on 5 October 2026.

5. The status quo with respect to the nature, title and possession of the suit property shall be maintained by the parties pending further orders.

Final Outcome

  • The Court grants the exemptions, condones delay, and imposes a duty on the Bank of India to submit an affidavit on the auction, while preserving the status quo and setting a returnable date for further compliance.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking Litigation