2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 14524

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BASANT BALAJI, J
SHINOY K.S. – Appellant
Versus
AUTHORISED OFFICER HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 13017 OF 2022

Failure to take required steps in legal proceedings may result in closure of the case, with an option to reopen if circumstances warrant.

Headnote:This judgment discusses the petitioner's request for a direction to the respondents for breathing time and repayment instalment options under relevant provisions. The petitioner failed to take required steps within the timeline set. The court resolved to close the writ petition while granting liberty to reopen if necessary. The primary issue was the procedural delay on the petitioner's part. The court concluded that due to the absence of action from the petitioner, the case would be closed with leave to resubmit should the situation change.

Result: The writ petition is closed with liberty to reopen.