ORDER :

The petitioners in these writ petitions are persons who seek to be appointed as Directors in the 2nd respondent Bank which is a private sector banking company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956.

2. The prayers in W.P.(C).No.19758 of 2021 are as follows;

i. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents 2nd, 3rd and 8th to place the petitioner's candidature, before the General Body of the 2nd respondent scheduled to be held on 29.9.2021, under Section 160(2) of the Companies Act, within such time as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court.

ii. Declare that petitioners have a right under Section 160 of the Companies Act, 2013 to place their candidature before the members during the AGM (Annual General Body Meeting) of the 2nd respondent scheduled to be held on 29.9.2021.

iii. Call for the records leading to Ext.P3 and issue a writ in the nature of certiorari quashing Ext.P3.

iv. Declare that the petitioners are fit and proper candidates meeting the criteria laid down by the 1st respondent.

v. Issue such other orders, writs or directions as are deemed fit by this Hon'ble Court.”

3. The prayers in W.P.(C).No.20425 of 2021 are as follows;

1. Direct the 1st responden