Social Justice & Welfare·Landmark Judgments
Self Help Groups — Landmark Judgments
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Landmark Judgments
Andhra Bank v. Satyam Fibres (India) Pvt. Ltd.
2007This Supreme Court judgment established important principles regarding joint liability in group lending, which forms the foundation of SHG operations. The court clarified that…
Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal N. Mistry
2021This judgment addressed the regulatory framework for microfinance institutions and their relationship with SHGs. The Supreme Court upheld RBI's authority to regulate microfinance…