Authority: Barasat Court, North 24 Parganas (Chief Judicial Magistrate)

Order Date: 13 November 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Soma Barman Mandal (petitioner) vs. Punjab National Bank & Ors.
  • Petition filed as writ petition WPA 7245 of 2026 challenging an order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, North 24 Parganas, Barasat.
  • Petitioner's counsel, Indrajit Bhattacharjee, prayed for withdrawal, stating that appropriate steps should be taken before the appropriate forum.
  • Bank's counsel – Abhishek Banerjee, Parna Ray Choudhury, Payel Ghosh – were present representing the respondents.

Final Outcome

  • Justice Krishna Rao dismissed the petition as withdrawn, granting the petitioner liberty to approach the appropriate forum.

Topics: Legal Withdrawal, Banking Litigation