2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 5636

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
GOPINATH P., J
V C MANI – Appellant
Versus
MANAKUNNAM VILLAGE SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 42859 OF 2025

A writ petition is rendered infructuous if the underlying issue is resolved before the Court's determination.

Headnote:The High Court considered the petitioner's contention regarding the writ petition being rendered infructuous due to the prior setting aside of an ex parte award by the third respondent. The Court noted that the reliefs sought were no longer necessary. Accordingly, the writ petition was closed. The decisive issue was whether the prior award's status affected the legitimacy of the writ petition. The Court concluded that due to the infructuous nature of the matter, the petition could be dismissed.