Kerala High Court Directs Pet Cat Stuck in Seized House to be Returned to Loan Defaulter

The Kerala High Court directed the State Bank of India to return a loan defaulter’s pet cat, which remained locked inside his house after the bank seized the property as a secured asset.

In his plea, the petitioner sought a stay on recovery proceedings initiated against his residence and requested the release of his pet.

The Court noted the urgency of the situation and ordered the immediate handover of the cat to the petitioner.

The Court further directed the bank to file a statement regarding compliance with the order on or before the next date of hearing.

[Muhammed Nishad v State Bank of India and Ors.]