Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: How borrower won case for full value

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1. Mon, 31 August 2026

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   • Times of India16:35
     Gold pledged for loan stolen in bank robbery: How borrower won case for full value

     So, what happens if gold jewellery pledged against a gold loan is stolen from the bank? For a borrower, the loss can raise a bigger question than simply recovering the value of the gold. Should the bank pay only for the metal, or should the compensation also cover making charges and the value of stones?

2. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • livemint.com08:51first to report
     Gold jewellery stolen after being pledged for a loan: What must the bank pay the borrower? Consumer commission answers

     A Karnataka consumer commission has ruled that banks may have to compensate gold-loan borrowers for more than the net gold value if pledged jewellery is stolen while in bank custody. The borrower was awarded ₹88,362 towards making charges and stone value, besides compensation and litigation costs.