The High Court of Karnataka rejects a writ petition against Karnataka Bank, affirming it s not a State under the Constitution, denying it statutory or public duty. The petition, seeking withdrawal of fixed deposits, stemmed from a suit over a will. The bank cited the pending lawsuit as cause for refusal, prompting the petitioner s High Court appeal. The court ruled Article 226 inapplicable as the bank doesn t qualify as a State under Article 12 of the Constitution.