Seshadripuram Educational ... vs V.Venkatesh & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court erred in entertaining a writ petition under Article 226 against a private society regarding membership applications, as the society was not performing any statutory duty. The Court distinguished the case from Anadi Mukta Sadguru Shree Muktajee Vandasjiswami Suvarna Jayanti Mahotsav Smarak Trust v. V.R. Rudani, stating that the Karnataka Society Registration Act, 1960 does not impose obligations on societies regarding membership rights. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, allowing the appellants to pursue other legal remedies.