State Bank of India v. Mohammad Mustafa
Case brief
What is this about?
In this OA, the State Bank of India sought recovery of Rs. 90.78 lakh principal and interest from defendants who availed a cash credit loan and failed to repay. The Tribunal allowed the application, holding that the bank established its claim through documentary evidence despite the defendants' lack of a written statement.
What did the court decide?
Directing joint and several payment of Rs. 90,78,834/- with interest, permitting attachment of mortgaged property, issuing Recovery Certificate, and allowing costs of the OA.