Authority: Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat
Order Date: 23-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: A Ranjeth & Ors; Respondents: Authorized Officer, Punjab National Bank & Anr.
- The dispute arose from an auction conducted in 2013 where the auction purchaser deposited an amount that has already been returned.
- The sole issue remaining was the interest payable on the returned amount.
- Both parties appeared before the Special Lok Adalat, with counsel for petitioners and respondents, and senior officials of Punjab National Bank present.
Final Outcome
- A settlement was reached: the returned amount shall bear simple interest at a rate of 12%.
- The interest amount calculated at 12% is to be paid to the petitioners by the Bank within 30 days from the date of deposit till realisation.
- Punjab National Bank is entitled to recover this interest amount from the original borrower.
- The Special Leave Petition is disposed of in accordance with the settlement, and any pending interlocutory applications are also disposed.
Topics: Banking Settlement, Interest Dispute