Punjab National Bank v. Smt. Pharsy Rama Devi
Case brief
What is this about?
The Debts Recovery Tribunal allowed an original application filed by Punjab National Bank for the recovery of a loan of Rs. 1.08 crore against three defendants. As defendants appeared ex-parte, the tribunal held their claim clinched by evidence and directed joint and several liability with mortgage rights.
What did the court decide?
Joint and several liability to pay Rs. 1.08 crore with future interest @7.55% p.a., right to proceed against mortgaged properties, and entitlement to costs.