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Madhya Pradesh High Court directs borrowers to deposit 10% of dues and stays coercive action under SARFAESI Act until DRT becomes functional, aligning with Supreme Court precedent. The ruling balances creditor rights with procedural fairness during tribunal inoperability, setting a precedent for interim relief in debt recovery disputes.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that in dowry prohibition cases, coercive steps like arrest must be stayed for up to five months or until mediation concludes, making mediation a mandatory pre-condition to prosecution. This sets a precedent for settlement-driven disposal in criminal matrimonial disputes, shifting focus from punitive action to amicable resolution under the Dowry Prohibition Act.
The Allahabad High Court has granted accused persons liberty to file bail applications under the SC/ST Act, directing trial courts to decide in light of the Supreme Court’s Satender Kumar Antil guidelines. For four weeks or until bail is filed, no arrest or coercive action may be taken, reinforcing procedural safeguards for accused persons even before formal bail hearings.