Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 01 October 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: PNB Housing Finance Limited (secured creditor) filed three writ petitions (WP/8541/2026, WP/8544/2026, WP/8545/2026) against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents.
  • Respondents: State of Maharashtra and other state authorities represented by AGPs.
  • The petitions sought enforcement of earlier court directions for taking physical possession of a secured asset and addressed alleged trespass into the property.
  • The petitioner submitted documentary evidence confirming that physical possession of the secured asset had been handed over in compliance with prior court orders.

Final Outcome

  • The Bombay High Court disposed of all three writ petitions and any pending applications.
  • The court accepted the petitioner’s proof of possession and ordered the respondent state authorities to take further legal steps regarding the trespass complaints filed by the petitioner.
  • No further relief was granted beyond confirming compliance and directing further action.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Secured Lending