Supreme Court Sets Aside SARFAESI Auction Of Ooty Resort; Sale Breached DRAT Restraint And 30-Day Notice

The Supreme Court has set aside IFCI’s 2011 SARFAESI sale of the Fernhill resort at Ooty to M/s P.M. Associates, holding that a bid was received despite the DRAT’s restraint, the sale was completed before the mandatory 30-day period expired, and the certificate was issued to a firm that did not bid, and has allowed the borrower’s appeals.

“Tribunals Cannot Be Allowed to Become Defunct”: Supreme Court Seeks 4-Week Reform Plan from Centre

The Supreme Court has asked the Central government to frame a uniform proposal within four weeks to ensure tribunals across India remain functional and independent. The Court stressed that these bodies cannot be allowed to become defunct and called for a holistic reform plan.

Supreme Court Dismisses DRT Chandigarh Officer’s Plea Against Suspension Extension

The Supreme Court has rejected the plea of a Chandigarh DRT presiding officer challenging the extension of his suspension, despite his claim of having one of the highest case disposal rates. The court remarked, “If you don’t allow the lawyers to argue, you can decide all the cases everyday.”