Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Surjeet Kaur & Anr.; Respondents: Punjab National Bank & Ors.
  • Special Leave Petition No. 27686/2025 arising from the High Court of Delhi judgment dated 15‑09‑2025 in WP No. 14187/2025.
  • Earlier Supreme Court orders dated 25‑09‑2025 and 17‑10‑2025 (digitally signed by Jatinder Kaur) placed the petitioner in possession of the secured asset.
  • An application under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act filed by the petitioner is pending before Debts Recovery Tribunal‑I, New Delhi.
  • The Court notes that the secured creditor has taken measures under Section 13 of the SARFAESI Act.

Final Outcome

  • The Supreme Court disposes of the special leave petition on the above terms.
  • The DRT is directed to expedite its decision on the pending Section 17 application.
  • Interim protection granted by this Court continues for a fortnight from the order date; the petitioner may seek an extension by filing an appropriate application before the DRT.
  • If such an application is filed, the DRT shall decide the continuance of interim protection on its own merits, without influence from this proceeding.
  • All pending interlocutory applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: SARFAESI Relief, Debt Recovery Tribunal