2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 9586
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
ANANTHA KRISHNA R.R – Appellant
Versus
SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HOME, SECRETARIAT – Respondent
WP(CRL.) NO. 1717 OF 2025
Important Points
The court may grant permission to withdraw a writ petition at the discretion of the petitioner without adverse implications.
Subject
Civil - Writ Petitions
Headnote
The judgment revolves around the permission sought by the petitioner to withdraw the Writ Petition (Crl). The relevant statute permits withdrawal under specific conditions. The court granted the request, thereby determining that the petition is dismissed as withdrawn. The primary issue was whether the withdrawal was permissible. The court reasoned that permission to withdraw is within the discretion of the court, and since no adverse effects ensue from this withdrawal, the petition is dismissed. The ruling concludes that the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn.
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.ALEX K.JOHN, SHRI.ABHISHEK T.M., SMT.FIDA HUSNA P.P.
For the Respondents: ADV E C BINEESH PP
ORDER
The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the Writ Petiion. Permission as sought for is granted. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn.
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