Syndicate Bank Granted Extension for Counter Affidavit

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 15-10-2026

Case Overview

• Petition for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No. 21196/2019 filed by C. Jeyachandra against The Branch Manager Syndicate Bank & Ors., arising from the Madras High Court judgment dated 21‑12‑2018 in WPMD No. 11004/2015.
• Hearing held on 15‑10‑2026 before Hon’ble Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva.
• Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 sought additional time to file a counter affidavit; Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 have already filed a counter affidavit, digitally signed by Deepak Guglani on 16‑10‑2026.

Final Outcome

• Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 may file their counter affidavit within four weeks from the order date.
• Any rejoinder to the counter affidavits may be filed within two weeks thereafter.
• The matter is re‑listed for hearing on 25‑01‑2027.

Topics: Procedural Order, Banking Litigation