2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13210

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BASANT BALAJI, J
RAHIYA .P – Appellant
Versus
AUTHORIZED OFFICER SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD. – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 1300 OF 2023

Writ petitions seeking mandamus for installment payments are moot if the secured asset has already been sold.

Headnote:The court examined a writ petition filed for mandamus to direct the respondent to facilitate installment payments for a due amount. The respondent's counsel noted that the secured asset was sold and a sale certificate was issued, prompting case closure (Paragraphs 1-2). The primary issues included whether the petitioner was entitled to installment payments. The court reasoned that the sale of the asset negated the request for installment payments, leading to case closure (Paragraphs 1-2). The court concluded that the writ petition stands closed due to the sale of the asset.