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Limitation Periods for DRT and SARFAESI Actions
The DRT limitation period can decide a debt recovery dispute before the merits of the claim are even examined. A claim may fail if it is filed after the applicable limitation perio
SARFAESI Section 13(2) and 13(4) notice: a borrower’s options
Two stages define the enforcement process under the SARFAESI Act, 2002: the Section 13(2) SARFAESI notice and the measures taken under Section 13(4). They serve different purposes,
Pre-Deposit for a DRAT Appeal Explained
For a borrower who has lost before the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), filing an appeal is not just about preparing grounds and meeting the limitation period. A DRT appeal requires
DRT Original Application (OA): Meaning, Process and How to Defend It
When a bank seeks to recover a debt, it does not file a plaint before the ordinary civil court. Instead, it files an Original Application (OA) before the Debts Recovery Tribunal (D
DRT vs civil court for debt recovery: which forum applies
Not every unpaid debt is filed in the same forum. Understanding DRT vs Civil Court is essential when deciding where to initiate debt recovery proceedings in India. The Debts Recove
How to stop a bank auction under SARFAESI
By the time a borrower sees an auction notice for a mortgaged property, the enforcement process is already well advanced. The account has been classified as a non-performing asset,
How to File a Section 17 Application Under the SARFAESI Act Before the DRT
The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) changes the traditional approach to debt recovery. A secured
Forfeiture of Earnest Money: Legal Insights in SARFAESI Proceedings
Introduction The recent Supreme Court judgment addressing appeals concerning the forfeiture of earnest money deposit by a Nationalized Bank in a property auction under the Securiti
SARFAESI Act 2002 Full Form, Applicability and Section 13 Notice
Introduction The Indian financial sector underwent a paradigm shift with the enactment of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Inte
