2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 29503

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BECHU KURIAN THOMAS, J
NAFEESA PULIYULLA KARAIMBAYIL – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 16464 OF 2026

A petitioner has the right to withdraw a writ petition and may be granted liberty to file a fresh petition for the same cause of action if the court is satisfied with the request.

Headnote:The petitioner filed a petition seeking leave to withdraw the current proceedings with the liberty to institute a fresh petition. The court considered the oral application for withdrawal. The main issue was whether the petitioner could be permitted to withdraw the petition while reserving the right to initiate new legal proceedings. The court exercised its inherent discretion to allow the withdrawal request. The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with the liberty to file a fresh one.