https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16324 The Debt Recovery Tribunal, though it exercises quasi-judicial powers in debt recovery matters, does not have inherent jurisdiction to punish for contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 because it is not a "court" for that purpose. Wilful disobedience of a DRT order must be pursued before the High Court or Supreme Court, which alone can exercise contempt jurisdiction in relation to subordinate tribunals. The article further notes a SARFAESI dispute in which the DRT observed an alleged breach of its stay order but held that it could not entertain contempt proceedings. en-us Sat, 02 May 2026 07:45:30 +0530 Sat, 02 May 2026 07:45:30 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16324 The Debt Recovery Tribunal, though it exercises quasi-judicial powers in debt recovery matters, does not have inherent jurisdiction to punish for contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 because it is not a "court" for that purpose. Wilful disobedience of a DRT order must be pursued before the High Court or Supreme Court, which alone can exercise contempt jurisdiction in relation to subordinate tribunals. The article further notes a SARFAESI dispute in which the DRT observed an alleged breach of its stay order but held that it could not entertain contempt proceedings. Articles Other Topics Sat, 02 May 2026 07:45:30 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=16324