Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 14-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.16087/2017 filed by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and others against Abdul Majid Babasoo Momin & Ors., arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 30-01-2017 in WP No. 4399/2013 of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
- The matter was heard by a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Hon'ble Mr. Justice K.V. Viswanathan.
- Numerous interim applications (IA) were listed, including applications for substitution, condonation of delay in bringing LRs/LORs on record, exemption from filing O.T., and permission to file additional documents/facts/annexures. IA numbers range from IA No. 79446/2017 to IA No. 138405/2019, covering the period 2017‑2022.
- Counsel for the petitioner, ASG Vikramjit Banerjee, stated that the entire issue is under active consideration by the Central Government and expressed optimism for a positive resolution.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted NABARD one last opportunity to place before it the decision that may be taken by the Central Government.
- The Court emphasized that NABARD and the Central Government should make all possible efforts to ensure an appropriate and equitable settlement.
- The matter was adjourned and scheduled to be heard again on 21‑09‑2026 at 2:00 PM.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Agricultural Finance