Hdfc Bank v. Baldev Singh
Case brief
What is this about?
DRT-I, Chandigarh allowed the applicant bank's OA for recovery of dues. The court held that the debt was proven and directed recovery from the mortgaged property and properties inherited by the legal heirs of the deceased defendant up to their share.
What did the court decide?
The application for recovery of Rs. 39,27,025/- with interest, costs, and a Recovery Certificate was allowed. Recovery is permitted from mortgaged land and inherited properties.
What the court decided
IN THE DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL-I, CHANDIGARH
BEFORE: A S NARANG, PRESIDING OFFICER
OA No: 302/2022 Date of Institution: 04.02.2022 Date of Decision: 30.01.2026
HDFC Bank Ltd. having its branches all over India and a branch at Opp. Takhat Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda, Punjab.
……..Applicant
Vs.
- Baldev Singh s/o Sadhu Singh r/o Village Bahiman Jassa Singh, Tehsil Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda, Punjab since deceased represented by legal heirs:-
- a. Gurmel Kaur wd/o Baldev Singh r/o Village Bahiman Jassa Singh, Tehsil Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda, Punjab.
- b. Mohar Singh s/o Baldev Singh r/o Village Bahiman Jassa Singh, Tehsil Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda, Punjab.
- c. Harpreet Kaur d/o Baldev Singh r/o Village Bahiman Jassa Singh, Tehsil Talwandi Sabo, District Bathinda, Punjab.
……….Defendants
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant bank is entitled to recovery of the due amount along with interest and costs.
Whether the legal heirs of the deceased defendant can be held liable for the debt to the extent of the inherited property.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
HDFC Bank Ltd.
- respondent
Gurmel Kaur
- respondent
Mohar Singh
- respondent
Harpreet Kaur
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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