2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 15673

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
VIJU ABRAHAM, J
SHANOJ K.G., RAJEENA P.K. – Appellant
Versus
BEENA VARGHESE, S.M.PRAMOD, DR.ANJU S.R, DR.SARITHA BINOY – Respondent
CON.CASE(C) NO. 578 OF 2026 | WP(C) NO.21204 OF 2022

Withdrawal of contempt proceedings is permissible upon the petitioner's request.

Headnote:The court analyzed the provisions relating to contempt of court, noting that the petitioners wished to withdraw their contempt case. The court found that withdrawal was appropriate under the circumstances. The essential question framed was whether the case should proceed or be withdrawn. The court reasoned that since the petitioners seek dismissal, it is dismissed as withdrawn pursuant to their request on 9th March 2026.