Sri Kumaraswamy P v. the Joint Registrar of Co-Operative Societies
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; W.P. No.22851 of 2025 (CS-RES); Justice M.I.Arun; order dated 15.06.2026; petitioner Kumaraswamy P.; respondents Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies Mysuru Division and Mysuru & Chamarajanagar District Central Co-operative Wholesale Stores Ltd. (Janata Bazar); surcharge/recovery case No.JRM/DLS/02/2021-22 under S.69 Karnataka Co-operative Societies Act 1959 for alleged misappropriation by employee; denial of opportunity to cross-examine witnesses and lead evidence; fair trial/natural justice in quasi-judicial co-operative proceedings; second/final opportunity granted despite laches; cost of Rs.5,000 imposed on petitioner; adjournments prohibited; appearance fixed 29.06.2026; impugned order dated 16.07.2025 set aside; writ petition disposed of; interim stay earlier granted on 29.07.2025.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated 16.07.2025 set aside; respondent no.1 directed to afford the petitioner opportunity to cross-examine respondent no.2's witnesses and lead his evidence upon payment of Rs.5,000/- cost to respondent no.2-Society; petitioner barred from seeking adjournments and to cooperate for quick disposal; parties to appear before respondent no.1 on 29.06.2026 at 03.00 p.m. without further notice; matter to be decided as expediently as possible; writ petition disposed of accordingly.