Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 21-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Hemang Dhirendra Mehta & Ors.; Respondents: State Bank of India & Ors.
  • The petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 21‑07‑2026 in First Appeal No. 53/1993 delivered by the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad.
  • Petitioners contend they were not parties to the original appeal before the High Court and that the judgment adversely affects them, potentially leading to recovery actions.
  • Senior counsel for petitioners, Mr. Shyam Divan, highlighted these concerns before the Court.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court granted permission to file the Special Leave Petition.
  • Petitioners were given liberty to file a review petition in the High Court, raising all possible grounds.
  • The Court further allowed petitioners to approach the Supreme Court again if any adverse order is passed by the High Court.
  • The Special Leave Petition and any pending applications were disposed of.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Banking Litigation