SC clarifies debtor’s right under Sarfaesi
The Supreme Court last week ruled that a debtor can approach the debts recovery tribunal (DRT) under the Securitisation Act (Sarfaesi) at the stage of possession notice by the secured creditor. The court was considering a full Bench judgment of the Allahabad High Court in the case, Hindon Forge Ltd vs State. Earlier, two high court Benches had differed on the question whether a borrower can move the DRT even before physical possession of assets is taken by banks/financial institutions in the exercise of their powers under the Act. Therefore, the question was referred to