H G. Karunawathi vs Peoples Bank – CA WRIT 280/17-2025

In H G. Karunawathi (Petitioner) v. Peoples Bank and others (Respondents), the court addressed the validity of Mortgage Bond No. 1450 (P5), with allegations of fraudulent alteration, and the lawfulness of the Board Resolution (P10) passed by the 1st Respondent Bank authorizing the sale of mortgaged properties. It was held that substantial factual disputes regarding the bond’s integrity and the rectification process made writ relief inappropriate, and that unreasonable delay in seeking such relief was present. The decision reaffirmed that contested factual matters should be resolved through trial rather than by writ jurisdiction, referencing established authority on prerogative writs and the requirement of prompt application. Consequently, the application for writs of certiorari and prohibi