Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 15-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: State of Himachal Pradesh & Others; Respondents: State Bank of India & Another.
- Origin: Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No. 35810/2026 arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 24-11-2023 in CWP No. 8350/2023 passed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
- Multiple Interlocutory Applications (IA) were filed seeking condonation of delay: IA No. 259536/2026, IA No. 259537/2026, IA No. 259568/2026, IA No. 259572/2026, IA No. 266903/2026, IA No. 266905/2026, among others (Item No.13+59, Item No.59).
- The matter was listed for hearing on 15-09-2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
- Counsel for petitioners included Mr. Anup Kumar Rattan, Advocate General Ms. Shimpy Arman Sharma, and a team of advocates; counsel for respondents included Mr. Sanjay Kapur (Advocate on Record) and others.
Order
1. Delay in filing the listed IAs is condoned.
2. The Court directs that a notice be issued.
3. Dasti service (personal service) is permitted in addition to the notice.
4. Mr. Sanjay Kapur, the learned Advocate on Record for the respondent/bank, accepts and waives service of notice on behalf of the respondent.
5. The status quo is to be maintained pending further proceedings.
6. The case is to be tagged with SLP (C) Diary No. 30155/2026.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court has allowed the petitioners to proceed despite procedural delays, permitting notice issuance (which the respondent has waived) and maintaining the existing status quo, while the matter continues under a new diary number for further adjudication.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Banking Litigation