Canara Bank v. State Of Maharashtra

25.WP.2182.2026.DOC Digitally signed by ANANT KRISHNA NAIK Date:

2026.02.20 15:23:57 +0530

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

ANANT KRISHNA NAIK CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 2182 OF 2026 Canara Bank

...Petitioner

Versus

State Of Maharashtra & Ors

...Respondents

_______ Mr. O. A. Das for the Petitioner.

Smt. Tanu N. Bhatia, AGP for the Respondent-State _______

CORAM:

MANISH PITALE & SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, JJ.

DATE:

18th FEBRUARY 2026 P.C.

1.

Heard learned Counsel for the Petitioner-Bank. 2.

The Petitioner claims that as per the law laid down by the full Bench Judgment in Jalgaon Janta Sahakari Bank Ltd and Ors vs. Joint Commissioner of Sales Tax and Ors. [(2022) SCC Online Bom 1767], its dues have priority over the dues claimed by the Respondent No. 2. 3.

Issue notice for final disposal, returnable on 26/03/2026. 4.

Learned AGP waives notice on behalf of Respondent No. 1. 5.

The Petitioner-bank is additionally permitted to serve the Respondent Nos. 2 to 8 by way of private service and to file an affidavit of service before the next date of hearing.

(SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, J.) (MANISH PITALE, J.) Akn