Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 23 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M/S. Arattukulam Developers LLP (partner Mr. Tony Vincent) and individuals Mr. Muniraju, Mrs. Sunita Tony, Mr. Ratheesh M., Mrs. Asha, Master Adithya Gowda, Kumari Bhoomika.
  • Respondent: Mr. Ratheesh M., aged about 47 years, residing at No.537, Sturnidae Street, Nepean, Ottawa K2J6X1.
  • Nature of Petition: Filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking a writ of certiorari (or other appropriate writ) to quash the order dated 09.10.2024 passed by the Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Principal Bench) in Ex.Pet.47/2024.
  • Grounds for Petition: The Commission’s order attached immovable property and ordered arrest of the petitioners under Section 71 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
  • Court Composition: Bench of Hon'ble Mr. Justice D K Singh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice T M Nadaf.
  • Proceedings: No counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioners in the first call nor in the revised call; counsel for the respondent was present.

Final Outcome

  • The Court dismissed the writ petition for non‑prosecution, thereby leaving the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission’s order intact.

Topics: Consumer Protection, Judicial Order