<h1>Banks acting bona fide not liable for economic prudence absent cogent evidence; speculative probe petitions dismissed to protect financial stability</h1> The Delhi High Court held that banks acting bona fide cannot be made answerable to the judiciary for the economic expediency of commercial decisions unless cogent material suggests impropriety, and dismissed a public interest petition seeking CBI/CVC probes into alleged undervaluation in one-time settlement deals involving two public sector banks and a corporate debtor. The court found the petition speculative and warned that entertaining such suits risks destabilising the banking system, invites frivolous or extortionate litigation, and can cause severe reputational harm; courts should call banks for explanations before initiating investigations.