Prima Facie Case Alone Insufficient to Appoint Court Receiver; Compelling Reasons Required : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a prima facie case alone is insufficient to appoint a court receiver; compelling reasons are required. The court emphasized that the appointment of a receiver is an extraordinary remedy and should only be granted when there are strong grounds to justify it. This decision came in a case where the petitioner sought the appointment of a receiver to manage disputed property. The court found that the petitioner failed to demonstrate compelling reasons for such an appointment, underscoring the need for a higher threshold of evidence and justification in such matters.