Can a legal challenge (writ) be filed against a private bank in India, considering the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that deemed private banks to perform a public duty, making their employees public servants?

Yes, a legal challenge (writ) can be filed against a private bank in India. While the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling deemed private banks to perform a public duty, it did not equate them to government entities. This means while private banks can be held accountable for their actions, the writ petition will be based on their public duty, not their employees being considered public servants.