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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
J. SATHYA NARAYANA PRASAD, J.
Sushil Kumar Chokkani – Petitioner
Versus
Union of India, the Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, New Delhi – Respondent
W.P. No. 12198 of 2006
Decided On : 19-06-2024
Writ Petition - Indian Stamp Act - The court dismissed the writ petition challenging the constitutionality of Section 47(4) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 due to the petitioner's lack of representation and apparent disinterest in pursuing the case, highlighting the importance of active participation in legal proceedings.
Fact of the Case:
The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a declaration that Section 47(4) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 is illegal, ultra-virus, unconstitutional, void, and unenforceable.
Finding of the Court:
The court noted the absence of representation from the petitioner on multiple occasions, indicating a lack of interest in prosecuting the case, leading to the dismissal of the writ petition for non-prosecution.
Issues: Whether the court should proceed with the case in the absence of the petitioner and the implications of such absence on the validity of the petition.
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized that active participation is essential in legal proceedings, and the failure to represent oneself can result in dismissal of the case.
Result: The writ petition was dismissed for non-prosecution, with costs made easy.
ORDER :
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a direction in the nature of Writ of Declaration, declaring that the Section 47(4) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 is illegal, ultra-virus, unconstitutional void and unenforceable.
1. This writ petition is filed seeking a Declaration to declare that the Section 47(4) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 is illegal, ultra-virus, unconstitutional void and unenforceable.
2. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.
3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the third respondent and learned counsel for the respondents 2, 4 and 5 are present.
4. Today, this matter is listed under the caption “for dismissal” there is no representation for the petitioner. Even on an earlier occasion, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. It appears that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this case any more and hence, this writ petition is dismissed for non prosecution. Costs made easy.
A writ petition can be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner fails to appear and show interest in the case.
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