Supreme Court Substitutes Respondent with UCO Manager

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Jai Bhagwan Bansal & Anr.
• Respondent (original): Mrs. Sushma Sharma.
• Application (I.A. No.241825/2026) filed to amend the memo of parties, seeking substitution of the respondent with Mrs. Prabhgeet Kaur, presently Branch Manager of UCO Bank, as the alleged contemnor.
• The matter was listed before a two‑judge bench comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
• The Court observed that service of notice to the original respondent was incomplete.

Final Outcome

• The amendment application is allowed.
• The cause title shall be amended to reflect the substitution of Mrs. Prabhgeet Kaur in place of Mrs. Sushma Sharma.
• Fresh service of notice shall be effected on the substituted respondent, Mrs. Prabhgeet Kaur, Branch Manager, UCO Bank.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Party Substitution