Canara Bank Secured Asset Handed to Police

Authority: High Court of West Bengal

Order Date: 28 June 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Canara Bank & Anr. (petitioner) represented by Ms. Sreemoyee Mitra; State of West Bengal & Ors. (respondents) represented by Ms. Indrani Chakraborty, Mr. Falguni Bandyopadhyay, Ms. Sarda Sha.
• Nature: Writ Petition (WPA No. 11742 of 2026) concerning possession of a secured asset.
• Background: The Court previously ordered that the secured asset be taken into police custody. A report filed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate confirms that possession has been taken and handed over to the police authorities.
• Observations: With the police now in possession of the secured asset, the petition no longer has any surviving relief.
• Directions: The petition is disposed of.

Final Outcome

• WPA 11742 of 2026 stands disposed; no further relief is available to the petitioner.

Topics: Asset Recovery, Banking Litigation