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SC held writ petitions against ARC’s proposed SARFAESI action as not maintainable due to alternative remedy under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act.
Kerala High Court dismisses writ petition challenging SARFAESI e-auction, citing Supreme Court precedents on alternative remedies and judicial restraint.
Madras High Court dismisses writ petition against SARFAESI sale notice, reiterating that statutory appeal under SARFAESI Act is the appropriate remedy.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that private banks, like ICICI, are not “State” under Article 12, precluding writ petitions for directions on loan recovery. Borrowers must use SARFAESI Act remedies.
NCLAT Delhi held that appellant to be treated as secured Financial Creditor based on the registered charge with CERSAI in accordance with Regulation 21 of the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016. Accordingly, appeal allowed and order set aside.
Telangana High Court held that the whole auction proceedings are rightly vitiated since auction was done blatantly in violation of Rule 9(3) and Rule 9(4) of the Security Interest (Enforcement) Rules, 2002. Accordingly, writ dismissed.
SC held that even orders considered voidable or non est (non-existent) must be formally set aside through appropriate legal proceedings and cannot be unilaterally ignored
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a secured creditor under the SARFAESI Act holds priority over CGST dues, citing Section 26E of the SARFAESI Act and Supreme Court precedents.
Patna High Court held that High Courts should not entertain application under Article 226 of the Constitution, if there is an effective remedy available to the aggrieved persons under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act. Accordingly, writ held as not maintainable.
Madras High Court held that as per the provisions of Section 22 of Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, Debt Recovery Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down by the Code of Civil Procedure.