Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 12 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: twelve individuals, all directors of Hemavathi Co‑operative Sugar Factory, Srinivasapura, challenging the appointment of an Administrator to manage the society’s affairs.
  • Respondents: State of Karnataka (Dept. of Commerce & Industries), Commissioner Sugarcane Development & Director (Sugar), Registrar of Co‑operative Societies, Deputy Commissioner/Administrator of Hemavathi Co‑operative Sugar Factory, the Sugar Factory itself, and Karnataka State Co‑operative Election Authority.
  • The petition was filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution seeking quash of the Administrator’s appointment and to preserve the existing Board of Directors.
  • The Additional Government Advocate informed the Court that the earlier Board’s tenure had expired and the Administrator was presently in charge, and that elections to a new Board would be completed within four months.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the writ petition and directed Respondent No.1 (State of Karnataka) to complete the election of the Board of Directors of Hemavathi Co‑operative Sugar Factory within four months from 12 June 2026.
  • No order was made to disturb the existing Board; the petitioners’ request was effectively granted.

Topics: Co‑operative Governance, Court Order