CENTRAL BANK OF !NOIA versus M/S. MADAN LAL AND BROTHERS AND ORS.

CENTRAL BANK OF !NOIA versus M/S. MADAN LAL AND BROTHERS AND ORS.

The appellant is at liberty to proceed with sale of hypothecated property and satisfy the decree in execution; if sale fails to satisfy decree, appellant may proceed against other assets or defendants in accordance with law; excess proceeds should be paid to respondents.

Parties
Appellant: Central Bank of India; Respondents: M/s. Madan Lal and Brothers and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
01 November 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Punjab & Haryana High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal disposed of
Legal Topics
Execution of Decree, Recovery of Debt, Sale of Hypothecated Property
Civil Procedure Execution of Decree Recovery of Debt Sale of Hypothecated Property

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Parties

Central Bank of India

Appellant

M/s. Madan Lal and Brothers and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Punjab & Haryana High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant-bank may proceed to sell hypothecated property to realize the decretal debt
  2. 2 Whether the bank may proceed against other assets or personally against defendants for recovery of balances if sale of property is insufficient

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant is at liberty to proceed with sale of hypothecated property and satisfy the decree in execution; if sale fails to satisfy decree, appellant may proceed against other assets or defendants in accordance with law; excess proceeds should be paid to respondents.

Court Disposition

Appeal disposed of

Orders

  • Appellant may proceed with sale of hypothecated property to realize decretal debt
  • If sale proceeds are insufficient, appellant may proceed against other assets or defendants as per law