Vinod Saxena SLP Restored After 253-Day Delay

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 12 August 2026 (digitally signed by Rashi Gupta at 17:38:01 IST, Signature Not Verified)

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Vinod Kumar Saxena, age 72, represented by counsel Mr. Jugul Kishor Gupta (AOR) and advocates Mr. Jitender Singh Rana, Ms. Dipti Kumari, Mr. Vinay Ahrodiya, Ms. Sonu Kumari, Mr. Vibhu Sharma, Ms. Likivi K Jakhalu, Mr. Aman Gahlot, Ms. Isha Gaur, Mr. Rishi Chauhan, Ms. Azal Aekram.
• Respondents: Allahabad Bank & Ors.
• Application Details: Miscellaneous Application Diary No. 70498/2025 seeking Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) – Diary No. 59818 of 2024. Two interlocutory applications filed: IA No. 127970/2026 (condonation of delay) and IA No. 127969/2026 (restoration).
• Delay Explanation: Delay of 253 days in filing the restoration application; court considered petitioner’s advanced age (72 years) and bona‑fide reasons for the delay.
• Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu (in chamber).
• Court Administration: Court Master – Kanika Tayal; Branch Officer – Ajeet Singh Tarial.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the 253‑day delay and allowed restoration of the Special Leave Petition.

2. The SLP is restored to its original number.

3. The miscellaneous application is disposed of.

4. The main matter shall be taken up before a regular bench as per the roster.

Topics: Special Leave Petition, Banking Litigation