Supreme Court Dismisses Lunkad SLP vs PNB

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 08-09-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioners – Manoj Kumar Sureshchandra Lunkad & Ors; Respondents – Punjab National Bank & Ors.
• Origin: Special Leave Petition (C) No.31856/2026 arising out of the impugned final judgment and order dated 02-09-2026 in WP No.9746/2026 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
• Bench: Hon'ble Chief Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Hon'ble Justice V. Mohana.
• Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Shirish K. Deshpande (AOR), Mr. Vipin K. (Adv.), Mr. Rucha Pravin M. (Adv.). No counsel listed for respondents.
• Context: A notice for taking possession of a house was issued the day before the hearing, prompting the petitioners to seek interim relief.

Order Details

1. The matter was taken on board following an oral mention made by learned counsel for the petitioners.

2. The Court directed that, in view of the possession notice, the Bombay High Court hear the petitioners' prayer for interim relief on 09-09-2026, provided the petitioners file an application before the High Court today if not already filed.

3. The Court clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

4. The Special Leave Petition is, accordingly, disposed of.

5. As a result, the pending interlocutory application also stands closed.

6. The order was digitally signed by Satish Kumar Yadav (Signature Not Verified).

Final Outcome

• The Special Leave Petition is dismissed without any merit assessment, and the related interlocutory application is terminated. The Bombay High Court is instructed to consider the petitioners' interim relief request on 09‑09‑2026.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Banking