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Srinivasa v. the State Bank of India

Karnataka HC2 Feb 2026WP/25105/2022

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What is this about?

Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; W.P. No.25105 of 2022 (GM-RES); decided 02.02.2026 by E.S. Indiresh, J.; challenge to bank auction sale notice dated 30.11.2022 (Ref:64208653834, Annexure-D) issued by State Bank of India, T.Narasipura Branch; writ under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India; dismissed-by-disposal on ground of efficacious alternative remedy before the Debts Recovery Tribunal; liberty reserved to approach Tribunal; no opinion on merits; no costs or quantum.

What did the court decide?

No relief on merits; liberty reserved to the petitioners to approach the competent authority/Tribunal (Debts Recovery Tribunal) in accordance with law. ¶35

Srinivasa Vs the State Bank of India — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:5652 WP No. 25105 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 02^ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH WRIT PETITION NO.25105 OF 2022 (GM-RES)

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BETWEEN:

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SRINIVASA

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S/O LATE THAMAYAPPA AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, R/AT 166, LINK ROAD, VINAYAKA COLONY, WARD NO.3, T.NARASIPURA TOWN, MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.

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Digitally signed by ARUNKUMAR M S Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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SMT. SHIVAKUMARI W/O SRINIVASA, AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, R/AT 166, LINK ROAD, VINAYAKA COLONY, WARD NO.3, T.NARASIPURA TOWN, MYSURU DISTRICT-571124.

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…PETITIONERS

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(BY SMT. MONISHA SEN, ADVOCATE FOR SRI. MOHAN MAHABALESHWAR BHAT, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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THE STATE BANK OF INDIA T.NARASIPURA BRANCH, COLLEGE ROAD, T.NARASIPURA TOWN, MYSURU DISTRICT-571 124,

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NC: 2026:KHC:5652 WP No. 25105 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF MANAGER.

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…RESPONDENT

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(BY SMT. SHEELA DEEPAK, ADVOCATE)

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THIS WRIT PETITION IS FILED UNDER ARTICLES 226 AND 227 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA PRAYING TO QUASH THE IMPUGNED NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE DATED 30.11.2022 IN REF:64208653834 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT-BANK AS PER ANNEXURE - D AND ALL OTHER SUBSEQUENT AND CONSEQUENTIAL PROCEEDINGS THERETO.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE E.S.INDIRESH

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ORAL ORDER

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties.

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The petitioners have assailed the impugned

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Auction Sale notice dated 30.11.2022 at Annexure–D issued by respondent-Bank.

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It is noticed that the petitioners have an efficacious alternative remedy before the 'Debts

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NC: 2026:KHC:5652 WP No. 25105 of 2022

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HC-KAR

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Recovery Tribunal'. In that view of the matter, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, liberty is reserved to the petitioners to approach the

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competent authority/Tribunal in accordance with law.

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Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed

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of .

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SD/(E.S.INDIRESH) JUDGE

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