S.Selvaraju v. The State Bank of India
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 5834 of 2019, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 10-06-2026 by M. Dhandapani J. Petitioner: S. Selvaraju. Respondents: State Bank of India, Thirupattur Branch and Arakkonam Branch (Chief Managers). Subject: mandamus under Article 226 of Constitution of India to consider representation dated 13.11.2018 for issuance of RC books in petitioner's name for tractors TN 23 AY 6205 and TN 24 D 2828 purchased through bank e-auctions held on 22.03.2012 and 29.03.2012. Outcome: petition dismissed for non-prosecution after petitioner's non-appearance on 08.06.2026 and 10.06.2026; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed. No statute construed beyond the invoking provision, no case cited, no substantive ruling - poor candidate for citation on merits.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, the petitioner having failed to appear both when the matter was listed on 08.06.2026 and again on 10.06.2026 under the caption 'for dismissal'.