Case Details

  • Case Name: Mukesh Kumar Mathur vs District Central Cooperative Bank & Anr.
  • Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 17576/2026.
  • Originating from impugned final judgment and order dated 08-04-2026 in WA No. 862/2026 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Gwalior.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India.
  • Order Date: 22-05-2026.
  • Delay period in question: 384 days (condonation sought).

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: Mukesh Kumar Mathur.
  • Respondent: District Central Cooperative Bank & Anr.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Shashank Sharma, Advocate; Mr. Prabhat Kumar, AOR.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
  • Deputy Registrar (Court Master): Nidhi Ahuja (KOMAL).

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • Petitioner's counsel contends that condonation of a 384‑day delay, as directed by the High Court, is not justified.
  • Additionally, the petitioner argues that imposing a deposit without any amount being paid, during the pendency of a contempt petition, is inequitable.

Findings & Observations

  • The Supreme Court issues a notice to the respondents.
  • The Court permits the filing of dasti (hand‑written) documents.
  • The matter is listed for further hearing on 24 July 2026.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • No monetary penalty or deposit is imposed in this order.
  • Directions: issuance of notice, permission for dasti filing, and scheduling of the next hearing.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Parties must comply with the notice and submit any dasti as permitted.
  • Both sides are required to appear before the Court on 24 July 2026 for the listed hearing.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The order stands as issued on 22-05-2026, with enforcement to be effected through compliance with the notice and attendance at the scheduled hearing.