2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 6025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
GOPINATH P., J
CSI MADHYA KERALA DIOCESE, KOTTAYAM, REPRESENTED THROUGH ITS DIOCESAN TREASURER, REV. JIJI JOHN JACOB – Appellant
Versus
EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND ORGANIZATION- EPFO – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 15250 OF 2025

The court determined that disputes in a writ petition may be closed without adjudication on merits if the parties agree.

Headnote:The court considered the petitioner's argument that the disputes in the writ petition need not be resolved on merits. It found that the closure of the writ petition was justified based on the submissions made by the counsel. The principal issues involved were whether the legal merits needed consideration. The outcome was that the writ petition was closed as per the submissions moving for dismissal.