Panchanan Mal v. Punjab National Bank & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition CPAN/1618/2025 in WPA/12430/2013; Panchanan Mal v. Ashok Chandra, MD and CEO, Punjab National Bank and Ors.; alleged contemnors; judgment dated 25th March, 2025 served by Speed Post (letter dated 1st April, 2025; received 2nd April, 2025); intra-court appeal MAT 1146 of 2025; no stay order from Hon'ble Division Bench; service of Memo of Appeal and contempt application with annexures within three working days; accommodation allowed as last chance; listing week commencing 11th May, 2026; rule of contempt threatened if no stay order produced; Partha Sarathi Sen, J.
What did the court decide?
Interim order: adjournment granted as a last chance with matter listed for the week commencing 11th May, 2026; mutual directions for service of the Memo of Appeal (with interlocutory applications) and of the contempt application (with annexures) within three working days; express warning that contempt proceedings will continue and rule of contempt may be issued if no stay order is produced from the Appellate Court.