Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 31-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Central Bank of India & Ors.; Respondents: MD Tarique & Anr.
- The matter arose from an impugned final judgment and order dated 06-02-2026 of the Allahabad High Court (CMRAD No. 202/2025).
- The petition sought special leave to appeal (SLP) (C) No. 15202/2026 and included a contempt petition (Civil) No. 336/2026.
- Earlier, the Court on 08.05.2026 in SLP (Civil) No. 15202/2026 ordered that, pending the outcome of the SLP, the Bank should reinstate respondent No.1 (MD Tarique) and that the respondent would not be entitled to any equity while the case is decided on merits.
- On 06.06.2026, MD Tarique was reinstated in service, but on the same day respondent No.5 (Mr. Vibhor Agarwal) issued a suspension order against him.
- Senior counsel Mr. Shadan Farasat highlighted that the suspension order directly contravened the interim order and appeared contumacious.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed respondents Nos.2 to 7 to file their counter‑affidavits.
- It stayed the suspension order dated 06.06.2026, allowing MD Tarique to continue in service following his reinstatement.
- The contempt petition was listed to be heard together with the Special Leave Petitions on 30.09.2026.
Topics: Contempt Proceedings, Banking Service Reinstatement