RAM KRIPAL SINGH versus STATE OF U.P. AND ORS.

RAM KRIPAL SINGH versus STATE OF U.P. AND ORS.

Recovery proceedings against the guarantor are valid even after the company has been wound up; State Financial Corporation cannot unilaterally realize mortgaged properties of the company without consent of the official liquidator, but actions against guarantors can proceed under Uttar Pradesh Public Money's Recovery of Dues Act, 1972.

Parties
Appellant/guarantor: Ram Kripal Singh; Respondents: State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal Against Dismissal of Writ Petition
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Recovery Proceedings Against Guarantors, Company Winding Up and Liquidation, Jurisdiction of Recovery Actions, Role of Official Liquidator
Financial Law Debt Recovery Company Law Recovery Proceedings Against Guarantors Company Winding Up and Liquidation Jurisdiction of Recovery Actions Role of Official Liquidator

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Parties

Ram Kripal Singh

Appellant/guarantor

State of Uttar Pradesh and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal Against Dismissal of Writ Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether recovery proceedings can be initiated against the guarantor before selling the property of the principal debtor
  2. 2 Effect of company winding up on State Financial Corporation's unilateral recovery powers
  3. 3 Applicability of Uttar Pradesh Public Money's Recovery of Dues Act, 1972 to guarantors after debtor company is wound up

Ratio Decidendi

Recovery proceedings against the guarantor are valid even after the company has been wound up; State Financial Corporation cannot unilaterally realize mortgaged properties of the company without consent of the official liquidator, but actions against guarantors can proceed under Uttar Pradesh Public Money's Recovery of Dues Act, 1972.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed as without merit; costs made easy.