Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition No. 18411 of 2023 filed by Vijay Kumari K (wife of Doraiswamy Reddy, age ~62, residing at 25, Behind Devegowda Petrol Bunk, Chinnappa Naidu Layout, Banashankari II Stage, Bangalore 560085) against City Union Bank Limited, Jayanagar Branch, seeking direction to withdraw a notice issued under Sections 8(6) and 9 of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (SARFAESI Act). The notice, dated 24.03.2022, reference C.O/REC.NPC/2021.22, was issued against the petitioner's property.
- The petition was filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India and was represented by Advocate Sujatha V.
- The Court conducted a preliminary hearing on 15 July 2026.
Final Outcome
- Justice M.G.S. Kamal disposed of the writ petition, directing that the petitioner may avail the alternate effective remedy provided under the SARFAESI Act within 30 days from receipt of a certified copy of this order.
- The Court held that any time spent pursuing the writ petition will be considered for condonation of delay if the petitioner proceeds with the alternate remedy within the stipulated period.
Topics: SARFAESI, Banking Litigation