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Uco Bank v. State of Karnataka

Karnataka HC10 Jun 2026WP/33697/2025

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What is this about?

UCO Bank writ petitions (GM-RES) before High Court of Karnataka; direction to respondents (State of Karnataka and CBI) to consider representation dated 17.07.2025 (Annexure-E) seeking special permission for CBI to register FIRs on complaints dated 05.09.2024, 09.09.2024 (Ref.ZO/BLR/LAW/2024-25) and 08.01.2025; alleged banking fraud in borrowings exceeding Rs.3 crore; RBI mandate that only CBI can investigate; refusal by CBI due to withdrawal of general consent by Karnataka; eight-week timeline; Article 226 mandamus; writ petitions disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Writ petitions disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2025 (Annexure-E) and pass necessary orders within eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. ¶82

Uco Bank Vs State of Karnataka — Writ and Judicial Review | Karnataka HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the CBI to register an FIR and conduct investigation on the basis of the petitioner-bank's complaints dated 09.09.2024 (Ref.ZO/BLR/LAW/2024-25), 05.09.2024 and 08.01.2025 (Annexure-A). +1 more

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Ratio / Principle

Taking into account the peculiar facts and circumstances that, as per the RBI mandate, it is only the CBI who can investigate the matter, the Court proceeded on that basis in directing consideration of the representation.

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Key takeaways

The respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2025 at Annexure-E and pass necessary orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶81

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Three writ petitions under Article 226 by UCO Bank (Kempegowda Road branch, Bengaluru, represented by Chief Manager Sri Ashok Kumar Tripaty, in W.P. Nos. 33697/2025 and 33733/2025, and Frazer Town branch, represented by Senior Manager Smt Roopa, in W.P. No. 33715/2025) sought a writ of mandamus directing the CBI to register FIRs and investigate complaints dated 09.09.2024 (Ref.ZO/BLR/LAW/2024-25), 05.09.2024 and 08.01.2025 (Annexure-A) alleging fraud in various borrowings involving more than Rs.3,00,00,000/-. CBI investigation was pressed because, as per the RBI mandate, the matter could not be investigated by local police; CBI had refused, citing the withdrawal of general consent by the State Government of Karnataka. A representation dated 17.07.2025 (Annexure-E) seeking special permission for CBI remained unconsidered. HELD: taking into account that as per the RBI mandate only the CBI can investigate the matter, the respondents were directed to consider the representation dated 17.07.2025 at Annexure-E and pass necessary orders within eight (8) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petitions disposed of (Suraj Govindaraj, J.).

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NC: 2026:KHC:28135 WP No. 33697 of 2025 C/W WP No. 33715 of 2025 WP No. 33733 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 10^TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026

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BEFORE

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

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WRIT PETITION NO. 33697 OF 2025 (GM-RES)

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C/W

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WRIT PETITION NO. 33715 OF 2025 (GM-RES) WRIT PETITION NO. 33733 OF 2025 (GM-RES)

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IN W.P. No. 33697/2025

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BETWEEN:

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UCO BANK NO. 13/22, FIRST FLOOR KEMPEGOWDA ROAD

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BENGALURU

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KARNATAKA - 560 009 RERPESENTED BY ITS CHIEF MANAGER SRI ASHOK KUMAR TRIPATY

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…PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. K R PARASHURAM., ADVOCATE)

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Digitally signed by SHWETHA RAGHAVENDRA Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA THROUGH ITS CHIEF SECRETARY VIDHANA SOUDHA

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BANGALORE - 560 001

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CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (CBI) ANTI CORRUPTION BRANCH THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR/DIG & HEAD OF BRANCH NO.36, BELLARY RAOD, GANGANAGAR BANGALORE - 560 032

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… RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. MOHAMMED JAFFAR SHAH, AGA FOR R1; SRI P. PRASANNA KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2)

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NC: 2026:KHC:28135 WP No. 33697 of 2025 C/W WP No. 33715 of 2025 WP No. 33733 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION DIRECTING THE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO REGISTER AN FIR AND CONDUCT INVESTIGATION ON THE BASIS OF THE COMPLAINT DATED 09.09.2024 REF.ZO/BLR/LAW/2024-25 VIZ., ANNEXURE - A AND ETC.

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IN W.P. NO. 33715/2025

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BETWEEN:

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UCO BANK NO.47, KANNASSA MM ROAD FRAZER TOWN, BENGALURU KARNATAKA - 560 005 REPRESENTED BY ITS SENIOR MANAGER SMT ROOPA

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... PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. K R PARASHURAM., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA THROUGH ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, VIDHANA SOUDHA, BANGALORE- 560 001.

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CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (CBI) ANTI-CORRUPTION BRANCH, THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR, NO. 36, BELLARY ROAD, GANGANAGAR, BANGALORE - 560 032

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... RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. MOHAMMED JAFFAR SHAH, AGA FOR R1; SRI P. PRASANNA KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2)

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THIS W.P. IS FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, PRAYING TO ISSUE A WRIT OF MANDAMUS OR ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE WRIT, ORDER OR DIRECTION DIRECTING THE CENTRAL BUREAU OF

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NC: 2026:KHC:28135 WP No. 33697 of 2025 C/W WP No. 33715 of 2025 WP No. 33733 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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INVESTIGATION TO REGISTER AN FIR AND CONDUCT INVESTIGATION ON THE BASIS OF THE COMPLAINT DATED 05.09.2024 VIZ., ANNEXURE - A AND ETC.

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IN W.P. NO. 33733/2025

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BETWEEN:

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UCO BANK NO 13/22, FIRST FLOOR, KEMPEGOWDA ROAD, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA - 560 009 REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF MANAGER SRI ASHOK KUMAR TRIPATY

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... PETITIONER

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(BY SRI. K R PARASHURAM., ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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STATE OF KARNATAKA THROUGH ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, VIDHANA SOUDHA, BANGALORE - 560 001

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CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (CBI), ANTI-CORRUPTION BRANCH, THROUGH ITS DIRECTOR, NO 36, BELLARY ROAD, GANGANAGAR, BANGALORE - 560 032

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... RESPONDENTS

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(BY SRI. MOHAMMED JAFFAR SHAH, AGA FOR R1; SRI P. PRASANNA KUMAR, ADVOCATE FOR R2)

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NC: 2026:KHC:28135 WP No. 33697 of 2025 C/W WP No. 33715 of 2025 WP No. 33733 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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THESE PETITIONS, COMING ON FOR PRELIMINARY HEARING IN 'B' GROUP THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURAJ GOVINDARAJ

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ORAL ORDER

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In W.P. No.33697/2025, the petitioner is before this

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Court seeking for the following reliefs:

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(a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR and conduct investigation on the basis of the complaint dated 09.09.2024 Ref.ZO/BLR/LAW/2024-25 viz., ANNEXURE - A;

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(b) To grant such other relief or reliefs as this Hon'ble court deems fit to grant in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.

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In W.P. No.33715/2025, the petitioner is before this

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Court seeking for the following reliefs:

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(a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR and conduct investigation on the basis of the complaint dated 05.09.2024 viz., ANNEXURE - A;

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(b) To grant such other relief or reliefs as this Hon'ble court deems fit to grant in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.

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In W.P. No.33733/2025, the petitioner is before this

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Court seeking for the following reliefs:

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(a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing

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NC: 2026:KHC:28135 WP No. 33697 of 2025 C/W WP No. 33715 of 2025 WP No. 33733 of 2025

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HC-KAR

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the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR and conduct investigation on the basis of the complaint dated 08.01.2025 viz., ANNEXURE - A;

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(b) To grant such other relief or reliefs as this Hon'ble court deems fit to grant in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice and equity.

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The grievance of the petitioner is that the representation submitted by the petitioner on 17.07.2025 at Annexure-E for the grant of special permission for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register the complaints of the petitioner and conduct an enquiry/investigation has not been considered and the orders passed.

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The submission of learned counsel for the petitioner is that there being certain fraud which has occurred as regards various borrowings made from the petitioner- Bank. The funds involved being more than Rs.3,00,00,000/-. It was only for the CBI to investigate the matter. As per the RBI mandate, the same cannot be investigated by the local police. It is for that reason that a request had been made for

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HC-KAR

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investigation by CBI, which was refused by CBI on account of the withdrawal of the general consent by the State Government of Karnataka. It is thereafter that the representation dated 17.07.2025 at Annexure-E in all the matters, had been submitted by the petitioner which has not been considered.

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Taking into account the peculiar facts and circumstances that as per the RBI mandate, it is only the CBI who can investigate the matter, respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.07.2025 at Annexure-E and pass necessary orders within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above observations, the writ petitions stand disposed of.

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Sd/(SURAJ GOVINDARAJ) JUDGE

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Uco Bank v. State of Karnataka

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