Order 21 Rule 90 and Fraud
Applications to set aside sales under Order 21 Rule 90 of the Civil Procedure Code are limited to cases involving material irregularity or fraud. The courts emphasize that allegations of fraud must be substantiated with concrete evidence before such applications are considered. Pardiwala, advocating on behalf of appellants, has argued that the grounds for setting aside sales are strictly confined to irregularities or fraud, and the proceedings focus on these aspects. Bharat Dyestuff Corp. Thro’ It’s Sole Proprietor VS Bhanuben Chandrakant Kharvar - Gujarat, BHARAT DYESTUFF CORP. THRO ITS SOLE PROPRIETOR VS BHANUBEN CHANDRAKANT KHARVAR - Gujarat
Legal Submissions by J.B. Pardiwala
Pardiwala has consistently maintained that objections related to irregularities or fraud are only entertained at specific stages of sale confirmation. In one case, he highlighted that the respondent had not challenged original decrees, implying that objections based on fraud or irregularity should be carefully scrutinized and grounded in evidence. BHARAT DYESTUFF CORP. THRO ITS SOLE PROPRIETOR VS BHANUBEN CHANDRAKANT KHARVAR - Gujarat
Fraud in Winding-up and Transactions
Pardiwala has also appeared in cases concerning winding-up proceedings, where he argued that bona fide transactions conducted during winding-up should not be invalidated without compelling proof of fraud. Courts have upheld that unless clear evidence of fraud exists, transactions in the usual course of business should be protected. These principles have been applied in cases involving Vitta Mazda Ltd., where courts found no evidence of fraud and validated transactions accordingly. RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. & 7 - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. & 7 - Gujarat
Specific Case Insights
In criminal and civil cases, Pardiwala has emphasized the importance of proper pleadings and proof when alleging fraud, such as in cases involving applications under Section 125 of the Cr.P.C. or objections to sale confirmation. He advocates for a rigorous standard of proof to establish fraud, aligning with judicial principles that prevent wrongful invalidation of transactions without substantive evidence. KANTILAL PUNJAJI CHAVDA VS NANUBHAI KANTILAL CHAVDA - Gujarat, BHARAT DAS VAISHNAV vs SERIOUS FRAUD INVESTIGATION OFFICE - Supreme Court
J.B. Pardiwala's legal stance consistently underscores that allegations of fraud require concrete, admissible evidence, and courts are cautious in invalidating transactions or sales solely on suspicion. His arguments reflect a commitment to the legal standards governing fraud allegations, particularly under Order 21 Rule 90 and winding-up proceedings, advocating for protection of bona fide transactions unless clear proof of fraud is presented.
References:
- Bharat Dyestuff Corp. Thro’ It’s Sole Proprietor VS Bhanuben Chandrakant Kharvar - Gujarat, BHARAT DYESTUFF CORP. THRO ITS SOLE PROPRIETOR VS BHANUBEN CHANDRAKANT KHARVAR - Gujarat, KANTILAL PUNJAJI CHAVDA VS NANUBHAI KANTILAL CHAVDA - Gujarat, BHARAT DAS VAISHNAV vs SERIOUS FRAUD INVESTIGATION OFFICE - Supreme Court, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. & 7 - Gujarat, RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 vs O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD. & 7 - Gujarat
are required to be considered at that stage as provided under Order 21 Rule 90 of the Code is with respect to irregularity and fraud ... are required to be considered at that stage (as provided under Order 21 Rule 90 of the CPC) is with respect to irregularity and fraud ... Under Order 21 Rule 90 of the Code the application to set aside sale can be made only on the ground of material irregularity or fraud ... Pardiwala, learned Advocate appearing on behalf of the appellants has vehemently submitted that first of all ther....
confirmation of the sale and only objections which are required to be considered at that stage is with respect to irregularity and fraud ... Shri Pardiwala, learned advocate has further submitted that till date the respondent No.1 has not challenged the original decrees which are passed in the two suits which were preferred by the appellant No.1-firm for the recovery of the dues. ... Shri J.B.Pardiwala, learned advocate appearing on behalf of the appellants has vehemently submitted that first of all there is no reference under which provi....
... ( 3 ) IT has been urged before me by Shri Pardiwala for the petitioner that the wife in the instant case at the time of making her application under Sec. 125 of the Cr. P. ... C. , Shri Pardiwala for the petitioner has urged that she ought to have pleaded that there was BO impediment against her marriage with the petitioner as provided in Sec. 5 of the Act as the parties, being Hindus, were governed thereby. ... Shri Pardiwala for the petitioner seems to be right in his submission that a presumption of valid marriage should arise on t....
Pardiwala, learned Counsel, waives service on behalf of Respondents Nos. 2 and 3. Though served, none appears on behalf of Respondents Nos. 4 and 5. ... Pardiwala, has relied upon, ... “Kallampudi Narayanappa vs. Kaligotla Suryanarayana and Ors.”, AIR (37) 1950 Madras 46. ... Pardiwala, learned Counsel for respondent Nos. 2 and 3 has strongly opposed the prayers made in the petition, by making the following submissions: ... (1) The question whether fraud has been committed by Respondent No. 2, who was the Power of Attor....
PARDIWALA For Petitioner(s) Mr. Rishi Sehgal, Adv. Mr. Nikhil Jain, AOR Mr. Hargun Sandhu, Adv. Mr. Prabhneer Swani, Adv. ... OF PROCEEDINGS Miscellaneous Application No.1772/2022 in SLP(Crl) No.4102/2022 BHARAT DAS VAISHNAV Petitioner(s) VERSUS SERIOUS FRAUD
that bona fide transactions executed by a company during winding up process shall not be voided without compelling evidence of fraud ... ========================================================= RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD.
========================================================= RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD.
... ... Findings of Court: ... The Court found transactions valid as no evidence of fraud against creditors was presented, and the ... principle that bona fide transactions conducted in the usual course of business should not be undone in winding-up situations unless fraud ... ========================================================= RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD.
company in winding up - The Court held transactions made in the usual course of business and concluded that lack of evidence for fraud ... ========================================================= RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD.
... ... Findings of Court: ... The transfer validated based on adequate grounds showing no fraud intended against creditors. ... ========================================================= RAMESHBHAI NARAYANDAS PARDIWALA & 1 - Applicant(s) Versus O.L. OF VITTA MAZDA LTD.
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