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Hari Dutta Sharma v. State of UP & Ors

2026 INSC 99817 September 202610 min read

Supreme Court Condemns Midnight Vehicle Repossession, Awards Compensation for Violation of RBI Guidelines

Supreme Court quashes High Court order, holds vehicle repossession without seven-day notice and by breaking lock at midnight violates RBI guidelines and Articles 14 and 21.

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Case Name
Hari Dutta Sharma v. State of U.P. & Ors.
Citation
2026 INSC 998
Bench
Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe
Date of Judgment
September 16, 2026
Area of Law
Banking/NBFC Recovery, Consumer Protection, Constitutional Law, Motor Vehicle Loan Repossession

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