Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 16 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: M. Sathya and V. Mahesh Babu filed WP No.26266 of 2026 seeking a writ of mandamus to restrain Union Bank of India (erstwhile Corporation Bank) and the Recovery Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal‑II, Chennai, from taking possession of their property at Plot No.66 and 67, Chennathur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, pending appeal No.3 of 2026 and MA Nos.895 and 896 of 2026 before DRT‑II.
  • Respondents: Union Bank of India, and the Recovery Officer, DRT‑II, Chennai.
  • Counsel for petitioners: Senior Counsel T. Pramod Kumar Chopda, on behalf of Mr. P. Prithvi Chopda.
  • The petitioners later sought leave to withdraw the writ petition.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, by order of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan, dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, with no order as to costs.
  • WMP No.28683 of 2026, filed to permit the petitioners to join and file a single writ petition, was allowed on the basis that separate court fee had been paid.
  • Consequently, the other interim application was closed without further orders.

Topics: Legal Withdrawal, Banking Litigation