SARFAESI Proceedings Not Invalidated On Mere Failure Of Bank In Giving Reply To Objections If Borrower's Proposals Were Otherwise Considered : Supreme Court
3 years ago

SARFAESI Proceedings Not Invalidated On Mere Failure Of Bank In Giving Reply To Objections If Borrower's Proposals Were Otherwise Considered : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that failure to furnish reply by the creditor as per the mandate of Section 13 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 would not entitle the debtor of discretionary relief, if the Court is satisfied that the creditor has considered the debtor's representation and granted it sufficient opportunity to repay the debt. Subsequently, as the Borrower failed to meet its promise, the Bank issued notice under Section 13 of the Act and the underlying Rules to take symbolic possession of the concerned property. Findings of the High Court Placing reliance on ITC Limited v. Blue Coast Hotels Limited and Others 15 SCC 99, the High Court held that compliance with Section13 was mandatory and failure on the part of the Bank to respond to the representation of the borrower would vitiate the recovery proceedings. Relying on the decision of the Authorised Officer, Indian Overseas Bank and Another v. Ashok Saw Mill 8 SCC 366, it was held that when the Borrower challenges the measure in Section 13, it is open for them to also challenge the steps taken by the Bank under Section 13 of the Act from the date of action till the sale confirmation under Section 17 as a part of the same cause of action.

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SARFAESI | Confirmed Sale Can't Be Set Aside For Mere Irregularities Except Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, Under-bidding Etc
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1 week, 2 days ago

SARFAESI | Confirmed Sale Can't Be Set Aside For Mere Irregularities Except Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, Under-bidding Etc

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The Supreme Court recently explained the circumstances under which a sale of property by auction or other means under the SARFAESI Act can be set-aside after its confirmation. The Court held that mere procedural irregularities or deviation from rules are not grounds to set aside a confirmed sale unless such errors are fundamental in nature, such as fraud, collusion, inadequate …

SARFAESI | Confirmed Sale Can't Be Set Aside For Mere Irregularities Except Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, Under-bidding Etc
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1 week, 2 days ago

SARFAESI | Confirmed Sale Can't Be Set Aside For Mere Irregularities Except Fraud, Collusion, Inadequate Pricing, Under-bidding Etc

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The Supreme Court recently explained the circumstances under which a sale of property by auction or other means under the SARFAESI Act can be set-aside after its confirmation. The Court held that mere procedural irregularities or deviation from rules are not grounds to set aside a confirmed sale unless such errors are fundamental in nature, such as fraud, collusion, inadequate …

Property Of Personal Guarantors Cannot Be Sold Under SARFAESI Act During Moratorium Period U/S 96 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai
1 month ago

Property Of Personal Guarantors Cannot Be Sold Under SARFAESI Act During Moratorium Period U/S 96 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai

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The NCLT Mumbai bench of Mr. Charanjeet Singh Gulati and Justice Lakshmi Gurung has held that once a petition under section 95 of the IBC is filed, the interim moratorium under section 96 is triggered. Brief Facts This application has been filed by, Raghavendra Joshi under Section 60 r/w Section 60 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with …

[S.14 SARFAESI Act] District Magistrates Can't Adjudicate On Application For Taking Possession Of Secured Assets, Constantly Breaching Law: Punjab & Haryana HC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

[S.14 SARFAESI Act] District Magistrates Can't Adjudicate On Application For Taking Possession Of Secured Assets, Constantly Breaching Law: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the District Magistrate under Section 14 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 is only an executing functionary and not empowered to make any adjudication on the application made by the creditors for taking possession of the secured assets.Observing. The Punjab …

Defaulter Can't Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against Creditor/Auction Purchaser Against Auction Held Under SARFAESI Act, Must Go To DRT: Allahabad High Court
8 months ago

Defaulter Can't Initiate Criminal Proceedings Against Creditor/Auction Purchaser Against Auction Held Under SARFAESI Act, Must Go To DRT: Allahabad High Court

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While quashing criminal proceedings against officers of M/s Himri Estate Private Limited and Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. initiated by Shipra Group, the Allahabad High Court held that defaulter cannot initiate criminal proceedings against creditor/auction purchaser against the auction conducted under the provisions of Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. Criminal proceedings cannot be …

SARFAESI Act | Right Of Redemption Cannot Be Taken Away By Insufficient Notice: Allahabad High Court
11 months, 1 week ago

SARFAESI Act | Right Of Redemption Cannot Be Taken Away By Insufficient Notice: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that right of redemption under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 is an important right which cannot be taken away or breached by the authorities by insufficient notice. While observing that it is settled law that service of notice upon the borrower is mandatory under Rule …

SARFAESI Act | As per Unamended S.13(8), Borrower Has Right To Redeem Available Till Sale Certificate Is Registered & Possession Is Handed Over : Supreme Court
1 year, 2 months ago

SARFAESI Act | As per Unamended S.13(8), Borrower Has Right To Redeem Available Till Sale Certificate Is Registered & Possession Is Handed Over : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court, while deciding an appeal, settled the issue of right of redemption of a mortgaged property by a borrower under the unamended Section 13 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002. The Bench comprising of Justices Vikram Nath and Rajesh Bindal clearly held that as per the unamended Section 13 …

S.34 SARFAESI Act | Civil Court's Jurisdiction Not Ousted When Remedy Cannot Be Effectively Addressed By Tribunal: Madras High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

S.34 SARFAESI Act | Civil Court's Jurisdiction Not Ousted When Remedy Cannot Be Effectively Addressed By Tribunal: Madras High Court

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While dismissing an application filed under Section 34 of the SARFAESI Act to reject a plaint on the ground that the court's jurisdiction was ousted, the Madras High Court observed that the civil court's jurisdiction is not ousted when the remedy sought cannot be effectively addressed by the Tribunal. Though the bank had challenged the suit claiming that the court’s …

SARFAESI Act No License For Bank Officers To Act Against Law : Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

SARFAESI Act No License For Bank Officers To Act Against Law : Supreme Court

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In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court underlined that all litigants, including banks, were duty bound to follow provisions of law and that banks would not be treated on a different footing than other litigants. The Court said that the the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 does not give any "license to …

Borrowers Should Avail Statutory Remedies Under SARFAESI Act Before Invoking Article 226 Against Recovery Proceedings: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Borrowers Should Avail Statutory Remedies Under SARFAESI Act Before Invoking Article 226 Against Recovery Proceedings: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court recently observed that the SARFAESI Act provides statutory remedies for borrowers, including the right to appeal, and that the court should not interfere in recovery proceedings unless there is a clear violation of law. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav reiterated that the borrower will have to wait till measures under Section 13 of the SARFAESI Act for …

S.34 SARFAESI Act Bars Grant Of Injunction By Civil Court For Actions Taken Under The Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

S.34 SARFAESI Act Bars Grant Of Injunction By Civil Court For Actions Taken Under The Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that no injunction shall be granted by any court in respect of any action taken or to be taken in pursuance of any power conferred under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. The case before the court involved a plaintiff who had filed a …

Priority Of The Secured Creditor Over Govt. Dues Under SARFAESI Act, 2002: Bombay High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Priority Of The Secured Creditor Over Govt. Dues Under SARFAESI Act, 2002: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court held that priority belongs to the secured creditor in respect of the dues of the Central government, state government, or local authority under Section 26-E of the SARFAESI Act, 2002.The bench of Justice B. P. Colabawalla and Justice M.M. The Bombay High Court held that priority belongs to the secured creditor in respect of the dues …

[Loan Default] Acts Of Bank Officials While Taking Possession Of Building Protected Under Section 32 Of SARFAESI Act: Kerala High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

[Loan Default] Acts Of Bank Officials While Taking Possession Of Building Protected Under Section 32 Of SARFAESI Act: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court on Monday held that the acts of bank officials in connection with taking possession of a building or an apartment under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 are protected under Section 32 of the Act, if they are done in good faith. The Court was considering a petition …

SARFAESI Auction Can't Be Stayed Just Because Sale Agreement Holder Offered To Pay Dues, When Borrower Hasn't Invoked S.13(8) : Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

SARFAESI Auction Can't Be Stayed Just Because Sale Agreement Holder Offered To Pay Dues, When Borrower Hasn't Invoked S.13(8) : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has held that a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not maintainable against action taken by Bank under Section 13 of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002, since an alternative statutory remedy exists under Section 17 of SARFAESI Act. Since the Borrower in the …

SARFAESI | Bank Can't Forfeit Deposit Made After Auction Purchase When Bidder Wasn't Informed Of Challenge Pending Against Sale : Supreme Court
1 year, 8 months ago

SARFAESI | Bank Can't Forfeit Deposit Made After Auction Purchase When Bidder Wasn't Informed Of Challenge Pending Against Sale : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has granted relief to an auction purchaser by directing the refund of the deposit made by him, which was forfeited by the bank by invoking Rule 9 of Security Interest Rules, 2002.Rule 9 enables the bank to forfeit the deposit amount on default of the auction purchaser to deposit the balance bid amount within the stipulated time. …

Merely Because The Borrower Is An MSME, It Would Not Be Governed By The Arbitral Mechanism Provided Under MSMED Act: Gujarat High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Merely Because The Borrower Is An MSME, It Would Not Be Governed By The Arbitral Mechanism Provided Under MSMED Act: Gujarat High Court

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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that merely because the borrower is an MSME, it would not be governed by the provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, including the arbitral mechanism envisaged under the said Act. The bench of Justice Biren Vaishnav observed that though, as per the mechanism provided under the MSMED Act, the …

Arbitrator Has No Jurisdiction To Set Aside Sale Notice Issued By Secured Creditor Under Section 13(4) Of SARFAESI Act: Delhi High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Arbitrator Has No Jurisdiction To Set Aside Sale Notice Issued By Secured Creditor Under Section 13(4) Of SARFAESI Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to set aside the sale notice issued by the secured creditor under Section 13 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, seeking to enforce its “security interest”. Since a specific right is vested in a “secured creditor” to enforce a “security interest”, by issuance of a sale notice under Section …

SARFAESI Act | Bank Can Auction Property With Encumbrances But Bidders Must Be Informed, 'As Is Where Is' Clause Not Sufficient: JKL High Court
2 years ago

SARFAESI Act | Bank Can Auction Property With Encumbrances But Bidders Must Be Informed, 'As Is Where Is' Clause Not Sufficient: JKL High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently ruled that a Bank can auction the property even with encumbrances attached to property under the SARFAESI Act but it is incumbent upon the Bank to disclose the encumbrances and litigations attached to the property to all the persons who want to participate in the same and to the successful bidder. …

[O I R 10 CPC ] Party Executing Assignment Deed With Auctioneer After Successful Bidders Raise Dispute Qua Transaction Not Necessary Party: Calcutta HC
2 years ago

[O I R 10 CPC ] Party Executing Assignment Deed With Auctioneer After Successful Bidders Raise Dispute Qua Transaction Not Necessary Party: Calcutta HC

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The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ruled that a party who entered into an assignment deed with an auctioneer, after the transaction with successful bidder was complete and a dispute regarding the same had arisen, is not a necessary party to the proceedings instituted by such bidder. Counsels for the applicant further contended that the applicant had issued a Sale …

Challenge Under Section 17 Of The SARFAESI Act Against Action Taken By Secured Creditor, Would Not Bar Arbitration Proceedings: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Challenge Under Section 17 Of The SARFAESI Act Against Action Taken By Secured Creditor, Would Not Bar Arbitration Proceedings: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that arbitration proceedings and proceedings under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 can go hand in hand. The single bench of Justice V. Kameswar Rao held that even if a party intended to take action under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act by filing a petition …

Bar On Civil Court Jurisdiction U/Sec 34 SARFAESI Applicable Only In A Case Where DRT/DRAT Is Empowered To Decide The Matter: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Bar On Civil Court Jurisdiction U/Sec 34 SARFAESI Applicable Only In A Case Where DRT/DRAT Is Empowered To Decide The Matter: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the bar on Civil Court jurisdiction under section 34 of the SARFAESI Act shall be applicable only in a case where the Debt Recovery Tribunal and/or Appellate Tribunal is empowered to decide the matter under the SARFAESI Act.In this case, the Bank secured a property in exercise of powers under the provisions of the SARFAESI …

Supreme Court Deprecates HC Practice Of Entertaining Writ Petitions Filed In SARFAESI Matters Without Exhausting Alternative Remedy
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Deprecates HC Practice Of Entertaining Writ Petitions Filed In SARFAESI Matters Without Exhausting Alternative Remedy

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The Supreme Court deprecated the practice of entertaining writ petitions filed in SARFAESI matters without exhausting the alternative statutory remedy.In this case, the Telangana High Court set aside the e-auction sale held by the Bank under the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 on. In this context, the bench comprising …

Initiation Of Proceedings Under The SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar The Arbitration Of Disputes: Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Initiation Of Proceedings Under The SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar The Arbitration Of Disputes: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the provisions of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 provides a remedy in addition to the adjudication under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and hence, initiation of proceedings under the SARFAESI Act does not bar the arbitration of disputes. The petitioners invoked the arbitration …

'Not Manifestly Arbitrary': Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Chapter II Of SARFAESI Act
2 years, 2 months ago

'Not Manifestly Arbitrary': Delhi High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Chapter II Of SARFAESI Act

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The Delhi High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Chapter II of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 observing that it is not manifestly arbitrary and is not in violation of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramoniuam Prasad passed. …

Section 14 SARFAESI Act - CMM/DM Not Required To Adjudicate Disputes Between Borrower/ Third Party And Secured Creditor: Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Section 14 SARFAESI Act - CMM/DM Not Required To Adjudicate Disputes Between Borrower/ Third Party And Secured Creditor: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that, while considering an application under Section 14 SARFAESI Act, the CMM/DM is not required to adjudicate the dispute between the borrower and the secured creditor and/or between any other third party and the secured creditor with respect to the secured assets.Once all the requirements under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act are complied. The Supreme …

[S.14 SARFAESI Act] Jurisdiction Of DM Purely Ministerial In Nature; Not Empowered To Hear Borrower/ Third Parties: Bombay High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

[S.14 SARFAESI Act] Jurisdiction Of DM Purely Ministerial In Nature; Not Empowered To Hear Borrower/ Third Parties: Bombay High Court

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Observing that the jurisdiction of the District Magistrate is limited only to assisting secured creditors in taking possession of secured assets under the SARFAESI Act, the Bombay High Court held that the DM isn't empowered to hear the borrower or third parties while deciding application filed by secured creditor. "The jurisdiction of the CMM/DM under Section 14 of the SARFAESI …

Claim Of Secured Creditor Under SARFAESI Act Not Affected By Attachment Under Karnataka Protection Of Deposits Act: High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Claim Of Secured Creditor Under SARFAESI Act Not Affected By Attachment Under Karnataka Protection Of Deposits Act: High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has held that the attachment of a secured asset under the Karnataka Protection of Interest of Deposit in Financial Establishment Act, 2004, would have no priority over the claim of the Bank, to recover dues made under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002. A single judge bench of …

'Bank Has Symbolic Possession Of Mortgaged Properties': Gujarat High Court Refuses To Cancel 2016 Bail Order For Non-Repayment 10 Cr Loan
2 years, 5 months ago

'Bank Has Symbolic Possession Of Mortgaged Properties': Gujarat High Court Refuses To Cancel 2016 Bail Order For Non-Repayment 10 Cr Loan

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The Gujarat High Court has recently declined to cancel the bail of the Respondent-Accused for offences under Sections 406 and 420 added with Sections 467, 468 and 471 of the IPC on the ground that the Applicant-Bank had already taken 'symbolic possession' of certain properties long back. The High Court, therefore, felt that it should not interfere with the order …

SARFAESI Proceedings Cannot Be Continued Against Corporate Debtor Once CIRP Is Admitted And Moratorium Is Ordered: Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

SARFAESI Proceedings Cannot Be Continued Against Corporate Debtor Once CIRP Is Admitted And Moratorium Is Ordered: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the proceedings under the SARFAESI Act cannot be continued once the CIRP is initiated and the moratorium is ordered.The bench comprising Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai noted that, in such a situation, any action to foreclose, recover or enforce any security interest created by the Corporate Debtor in respect of its property …

Petitioner Cannot File Writ Petition Before Exercising Remedy U/S 17 Of SARFAESI Act; Madras High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Petitioner Cannot File Writ Petition Before Exercising Remedy U/S 17 Of SARFAESI Act; Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court, in a Bench comprising of Justice M. Duraiswamy and Justice Sathya Narayan Prasad in R. Ganesan v. M/s. ASREC Limited has reiterated the legal position and dismissed the writ petition filed by the Petitioner due to non-exercise of alternate remedy of appeal under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act. The Petitioner filed a writ petition under …

Writ Petition By Borrowers Challenging SARFAESI Proceedings Initiated By Private Banks/ARCs Not Maintainable: Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Writ Petition By Borrowers Challenging SARFAESI Proceedings Initiated By Private Banks/ARCs Not Maintainable: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that a writ petition challenging proceedings under SARFAESI Act initiated by private banks/Asset Reconstruction Companies is not maintainable. "If proceedings are initiated under the SARFAESI Act and/or any proposed action is to be taken and the borrower is aggrieved by any of the actions of the private bank/bank/ARC, borrower has to avail the remedy under the …

Trivial Procedural Lapses Not A Ground To Nullify SARFAESI Proceedings Initiated By Secured Creditor If No Substantial Prejudice Was Caused To Borrower: SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 1 month ago

Trivial Procedural Lapses Not A Ground To Nullify SARFAESI Proceedings Initiated By Secured Creditor If No Substantial Prejudice Was Caused To Borrower: SC [Read Judgment]

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The Supreme Court has observed that proceedings initiated under the SARFAESI Act by the Secured Creditors cannot be nullified merely on the ground of technical defects and procedural lapses unless substantial prejudice was caused to the defaulter. In this case, the Debt Recovery Tribunal quashed the demand notice served on the borrower under Section 13 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction …

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