Infructuous petitions may be dismissed by the court.

Headnote:
Infructuous - Writ Petition - The court dismissed the writ petition as the petitioner-detenue had been released, rendering the petition infructuous.
Fact of the Case:

The petitioner-detenue has been released, rendering the writ petition infructuous.
Finding of the Court:

The court dismissed the writ petition as it had become infructuous due to the release of the petitioner-detenue.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi: The release of the petitioner-detenue rendered the writ petition infructuous, leading to its dismissal.
Final Decision: The writ petition was dismissed as it had become infructuous.

ORDER

It is reported that the petitioner-detenue has been released. His writ petition has therefore become infructuous and is accordingly dismissed.