In Brief
The State of Madhya Pradesh and the State of Uttar Pradesh raided Pawan Saw Mills in November 1992 and seized machinery, tools, and timber. The machinery was returned in 1994, but the timber was sold in auction. The trial court awarded ₹6,500 in damages. The first appellate court enhanced damages to ₹83,600. The executing court deposited ₹8,46,053. The Supreme Court held the executing court exceeded its powers and the decree holder received excess amounts. Ordering complete justice, the Court directed ₹5 lakhs as final settlement, with excess amounts returned by the decree holder within three months.
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