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.