B H Vijikumar v. the State of Karnataka
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Karnataka HC, WP No. 20358 of 2025 (CS-RES), decided 02.12.2025, M G Uma J: members of Kadurhalli Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Society Ltd sought mandamus to restrain Chikkamangaluru District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd from approving membership of newly formed Ballekere Primary Agricultural Credit Co-operative Society Ltd till distribution of assets and liabilities between the two societies, and to compel consideration of representation dated 13.05.2025 (Annexure-D); respondent No.4's counsel candidly submitted with Annexures-R1 to R4 that dues were cleared and memberships adjusted (respondent No.6 continued in respondent No.4; respondent Nos.7 and 8 withdrew from respondent No.4 and continued in respondent No.5); petition dismissed, pending IA disposed. Statutes referenced: Articles 226 and 227, Constitution of India; Karnataka Co Operative Societies Act -1959. No precedents cited.