Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 21-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: State of Punjab & Ors.
- Respondents: State Bank of India & Ors.
- Proceedings: Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) Diary No. 29023 of 2026, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 27-01-2026 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana (CM No. 1114/2026).
- Interlocutory Applications: IA No. 255193/2026 seeking condonation of delay in filing IA No. 251198/2026 and condonation of delay in refiling/curing the defects.
- Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Shadan Farasat (Additional Advocate General), Ms. Nupur Kumar (AAG), Ms. Tanvi Tuhina (AOR), and other advocates.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Sanjay Kapur, Mr. Surya Prakash, Mr. Kartikey Kaushik, Ms. Shristi Kundu.
- Key Legal Reference: The Court was informed of the judgment in Punjab & Sind Bank Vs. The State of Punjab & Anr (Civil Appeal No. 6751 of 2023). The respondent‑Bank contested the applicability of that judgment.
Observations & Directions
1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the interlocutory application.
2. While noting the reference to the Punjab & Sind Bank judgment, the Court did not express an opinion on its applicability, acknowledging the respondent’s dispute.
3. The Court declined to interfere with the interim order of the High Court but directed the High Court to take up and dispose of the writ petition within three months from the date of this order.
4. No opinion was expressed on the merits of the underlying dispute.
Final Outcome
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of.
- Any pending interlocutory applications, if any, are also disposed of.
Topics: Special Leave Petition, Delay Condonation, Banking Litigation