Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 12-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank & Ors.; Respondent: Umesh Chandra Byas.
- Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No.9076/2023, arising from impugned final judgment dated 30-01-2023 in LPA No.899/2018 of Patna High Court.
- The petition seeks relief against the respondent concerning duties performed during his tenure in the post held.
Observations and Directions
- Court observed that counsel for both parties were totally unprepared on the Court’s queries.
- Directed learned counsel to file specific affidavits disclosing the respondent’s role and duties as required under the Rules, within one week of the order (by 19-08-2026).
- The matter was listed for further hearing on 01-09-2026.
- Petitioners were permitted to bring on record facts and supporting documents regarding the amalgamation of the bank with another entity, also within one week of the order.
Final Outcome
- No substantive adjudication on the merits; the case was adjourned with directions to file affidavits and submit additional documents, and scheduled for hearing on 01-09-2026.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Banking