Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-17
LEELAMMA MATHEW vs M/S. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/20559
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- LEELAMMA MATHEW
- Respondent
- M/S. INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that quashed the Trial Court's order directing Indian Overseas Bank to pay the appellant Rs.58,10,000 with interest. The case involved the auction of property under the SARFAESI Act, where the appellant's bid was contingent on obtaining clear ownership and possession. The Court emphasized the need for banks to adhere to the conditions set forth in auction notices and upheld the Trial Court's decree in favor of the appellant.