Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition: Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 37952/2026 filed by the State of Karnataka against K. Asif & others, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 17‑07‑2025 in CRLP No. 6480/2025 of the High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru.
- Interim Application No. 189007/2026 sought condonation of delay in filing the petition.
- Hearing was held on 13‑07‑2026 before a bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.
- Counsel for the petitioner included AAG Mr. Aman Panwar, Mr. Sanchit Garga, AOR Mr. Kunal Rana, and advocates Mr. Shashwat Jaiswal, Mr. Abhinav Kumar, Mr. Manav Kaushik. No counsel listed for respondents.
Findings
- The Court observed from page 143 of the petition papers that respondents numbered 1 to 6, who were employees, had pledged gold ornaments with Manappuram Finance, Kundapura, received cash advances, and that the cash was subsequently misappropriated by other accused persons.
Order
- The Court condoned the delay in filing the petition.
- Notice to be issued, returnable on 11‑09‑2026.
- Service of notice shall be effected by all modes, including dasti.
- The order was digitally signed by Babita Pandey, Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Court Master (NSH); the signature was not verified.
Final Outcome
- Delay in filing is condoned, allowing the petition to proceed; procedural notice issued with a return date of 11 September 2026.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Gold Loan Misappropriation