‘Legal misadventure’: Supreme Court Imposes a Cost of Rs 1.2 lakh Against the Appellant in Loan Dispute Case

The Supreme Court termed an appeal as a “legal misadventure” and imposed a penalty of Rs 1.2 lakh on the appellant for pursuing a loan dispute case. The court criticized the wastage of judicial time and directed the penalty to be deposited within six weeks, with specific allocations for welfare and legal aid. The case involved a loan dispute and mortgage of properties.

Ashneer Grover vs BharatPe| Court Demands Rs 80 Crore Security from Ashneer Grover for US Travel Permissions

The Delhi High Court directed Ashneer Grover and his wife to provide a Rs 80 crore property security before traveling to the US. They were also prohibited from visiting UAE due to their golden visa status. The Economic Offences Wing opposed their travel request, citing concerns of owning properties abroad and being a flight risk. They are accused of a fraud worth Rs 81 crore at BharatPe.