JASWINDER SINGH SOHAL vs INDIAN BANK

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delay in depositing Rs.80 lakhs as a condition for hearing an appeal before the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal under the relevant provisions of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993. The Court held that since the appellant has now deposited the entire amount, the delay in deposit is condoned, and the appeal dismissed for non-compliance is restored for expeditious hearing. The judgment emphasizes the importance of ensuring access to justice by allowing the appeal to proceed despite prior procedural defaults.