W.P(MD)No.28681 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.10.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.28681 of 2025 R.Angappan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Regional Manager, State Bank of India, Tirunelveli. 2.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Tirunelveli Branch, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents requesting to redeem the gold jewels, which was pledged by the petitioner's aunt namely Mallika based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kasirajan For Respondents : Mr.V.Balasubramanian 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.28681 of 2025 ORDER This Writ Petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to redeem the gold jewels, which was pledged by the petitioner's aunt namely, Mallika based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2025. 2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 3. The relationship between the petitioner and the respondents is purely contractual in nature and the relief sought for by the petitioner is not amenable to the writ jurisdiction. The remedy available to the petitioner is elsewhere. Therefore, the Writ Petition is dismissed as not maintainable. It is well open to the petitioner to work out his remedy before the appropriate forum. No costs. 28.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Rmk 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.28681 of 2025 To 1.The Regional Manager, State Bank of India, Tirunelveli. 2.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Tirunelveli Branch, Tirunelveli District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.28681 of 2025 P.T.ASHA, J. Rmk Writ Petition(MD)No.28681 of 2025 28.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis