Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 21 October 2026
Case Overview
- Applicant: Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., represented by authorized signatory Shashikant S. Gawade.
- Respondents: The State of Maharashtra & others (Nos.4‑9). Respondents 4‑6 were borrowers who illegally trespassed into a secured asset; respondents 7‑9 were associated with “Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana” and assisted the trespass.
- On 21 August 2026 the Court recorded the illegal trespass and ordered restoration of possession of the secured asset to the bank on 27 August 2026, and issued contempt notices to respondents 4‑9 under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
- On 7 September 2026 possession was restored; respondents 4‑6 filed unconditional apologies; respondents 7‑9 were absent, leading to issuance of bailable warrants of Rs 10,000 each, returnable on 22 September 2026.
- On 22 September 2026 counsel for respondents 7‑9 appeared, filed unconditional apologies; respondent No.8 was hospitalized and could not appear.
Final Outcome
- The Court accepted the unconditional apologies and the undertaking to abide by all future orders.
- Contempt proceedings against respondents 4‑9 were dropped.
- The writ petition (Writ Petition No. 7595 of 2026) was disposed of, and any pending applications were also dismissed.
- Respondents were directed to comply with their undertakings, with a warning that any breach will revive contempt proceedings.
Topics: Contempt Proceedings, Banking Asset Recovery