2011 Supreme(Mad) 3677
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K. CHANDRU
Kotiswari
Versus
The Government Of Tamilnadu Rep. By Its Secretary Department Of Education Chennai & Others
W.P.No. 8947 of 2009
Decided on : 18-08-2011
For the Petitioner:R. Subramanian, Advocate.
For the Respondent: I. Arokiasamy, GA (Edn.).
The court has the discretion to allow the withdrawal of a Writ Petition if not opposed by the other side.
Headnote:
Withdrawal of Writ Petition - Dismissal as Not Pressed
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the Writ Petition, which was not opposed by the other side, leading to the dismissal of the Writ Petition as not pressed. No costs were awarded.
Finding of the Court:
The court allowed the withdrawal of the Writ Petition as it was not opposed by the other side, resulting in the dismissal of the petition. No costs were awarded.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the lack of opposition from the other side and the petitioner's request to withdraw the Writ Petition.
Final Decision: The Writ Petition was dismissed as not pressed, and no costs were awarded.
1. The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the Writ Petition.
Not opposed by the other side. Hence, the Writ Petition stands dismissed as not pressed. No costs.