Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 18-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (CRL No.19292/2025) filed by JUWEL SK against the State of West Bengal, arising from the impugned final judgment and order dated 22-09-2025 in CRR No.3594/2025 passed by the High Court at Calcutta.
- The petition was heard on 18‑08‑2026 before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
- In the counter‑affidavit, the respondent referenced three letters addressed to three bankers: State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Babaltali Raninagar Samabay Krishi Unnayan Samity Ltd, seeking information from the Investigating Officer.
- The Court observed that the details of the information allegedly received from the respective banks have not been placed on record.
Order
1. The Court directed the respondent to file an additional affidavit bringing on record the concerned bank statements to demonstrate that the transactions therein were found suspicious.
2. A period of three weeks from the date of this order is allowed for filing the additional affidavit.
3. The matter is listed for further hearing on 29‑09‑2026.
Final Outcome
- The respondent must submit a fresh affidavit containing the bank statements within three weeks, after which the Court will consider the sufficiency of the evidence regarding suspicious transactions.
- The case will be revisited on 29 September 2026 for further adjudication.
Topics: Bank Statements, Court Proceedings