Karnataka High Court Allows Wife to Operate Critically Ill Husband’s Bank Accounts

The Karnataka High Court has allowed a woman to operate her husband's bank accounts, appointing her as his guardian due to his critical medical condition.

The court observed that the husband has been suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome and remains on mechanical ventilation, making him incapable of managing his financial affairs.

Despite the wife’s formal requests to SBI and Indian Overseas Bank, the banks did not allow her access, leaving her unable to cover medical and family expenses.

Considering the circumstances, the court held that a wife is not a stranger to the account holder and authorized her to operate the accounts.