Authority: Supreme Court of India (In Chambers)

Order Date: 21 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mahendra Kumar Khard & Ors
  • Respondent: Central Bank of India
  • Miscellaneous Application Diary No. 56419/2025 sought condonation of delay in filing restoration application IA No. 53078/2026.
  • IA No. 53079/2026 pertained to the condonation of delay; IA No. 53078/2026 sought restoration of Civil Appeal Diary No. 12136/2025.
  • Hearing held on 17 July 2026 before Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva (In Chambers).
  • Counsel for petitioners: Mr. Sunil Mund, Adv.; Mr. Vedant Mund, Adv.; Mr. Kiran Kumar Patra, AOR Mr. Preetish Sahu, Adv.; Mr. Vedant Mund, Adv.; Ms. Abhilasa Pathak, Adv.
  • Counsel for respondent: Ms. Esha Goyal, AOR.

Order Details

1. Delay in filing the restoration application is condoned.

2. IA No. 53078/2026 seeking restoration is allowed for the reasons stated in the application.

3. Civil Appeal Diary No. 12136/2025 is restored to its file and original number.

4. Consequently, Miscellaneous Application Diary No. 56419/2025 stands disposed of.

Final Outcome

The Supreme Court granted condonation of delay, allowed the restoration of the civil appeal, and disposed of the pending miscellaneous application, thereby enabling the petitioners to continue their proceedings against the Central Bank of India.

Topics: Legal Restoration, Banking Litigation