Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's lawyer accused banks of acting in bad faith during his bankruptcy appeal in a London court. Judge Sir Anthony Mann dismissed the adjournment request and barred late evidence from Mallya, who alleged the banks have recovered more than what was due and misrepresented recoveries.
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