Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 18/09/2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, represented by Senior Legal Manager Kuldeep Mathur, seeking possession of a subject property under the SARFAESI Act.
- Respondents: Padma Kriplani, Rajesh Naagwani, Rohit Naagwani, and the State of Chhattisgarh through the Collector, Rajnandgaon.
- The original writ petition (WP227 No.641/2026) was dismissed on 07.08.2026 for want of prosecution because the petitioner’s counsel could not appear for the hearing.
- Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the non‑appearance was due to unavoidable circumstances and emphasized that the matter involves enforcement of security interest under the SARFAESI Act, which warrants adjudication on merits.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after considering the submissions, allowed the restoration of WP227 No.641/2026 to its original number, thereby permitting the case to be heard on its substantive merits.
- The MCC (MCC No. 871 of 2026) is disposed of.
Topics: SARFAESI Enforcement, Banking Litigation